不需要

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phraseBeginner💡 not necessary
general

To not require something; unnecessary.

你不需要买那么多东西。

You don't need to buy so many things.

这个步骤不需要太多时间。

This step doesn't require much time.

💡

Often used to indicate that something is not required or unnecessary in a given situation.

Collocations

不需要担心no need to worry不需要做not necessary to do不需要买not necessary to buy

Related Phrases

不必phrase
not necessary

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to reassure someone that they don't need to do something or that something is not required.

Gold Rule

Politeness

When using this phrase to decline an offer or request, it's often polite to add a reason or alternative suggestion.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 不 (not) and 需要 (need).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to express that something is unnecessary or not required. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

not
prefix
+
需要
need
root
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