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务必
wùbì
must
务必在截止日期前提交报告。
You must submit the report before the deadline.
formal
Indicates that something is absolutely necessary or mandatory; must.
为了确保安全，务必遵守所有操作规程。
To ensure safety, you must follow all operating procedures.
务必记住，这是一个机密信息。
You must remember that this is confidential information.
Often used in formal or official contexts to emphasize the importance of an action.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
'务必' is formal and strong. For softer requests, use '请务必' (please must).
Gold Rule
Emphasis
'务必' is stronger than '必须' (must). Use it when the action is critical or mandatory.
Word Origin
From '务' (duty, responsibility) + '必' (must), emphasizing the necessity of an action.
Usage Notes
Used to strongly emphasize the importance or necessity of an action, often in formal or official contexts. Can be softened with '请务必' (please must) in polite requests.
Word Breakdown
务
duty, responsibility
root必
must, definitely
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