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必须去
bìxū qù
must go
明天你必须去开会。
You must go to the meeting tomorrow.
formal
Expresses obligation or necessity to go somewhere.
如果下雨，我们就必须去室内活动。
If it rains, we must go to the indoor activity.
他必须去医院检查身体。
He must go to the hospital for a check-up.
Used to emphasize a strong requirement to physically travel to a location. Often appears in instructions or formal contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid overusing '必须去' in casual speech
In informal settings, consider using '得去' (děi qù) or '要去' (yào qù) instead. '必须去' can sound overly strict or official.
Gold Rule
Use '必须去' for strong obligations
Reserve '必须去' for situations where going is absolutely required, such as emergencies, official duties, or safety reasons. Avoid using it for minor or optional activities.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '必须' (bìxū, meaning 'must' or 'have to') with '去' (qù, meaning 'to go'). '必须' derives from classical Chinese '必須' (bìxū), while '去' has ancient origins meaning 'to leave' or 'to depart'.
Usage Notes
The phrase is direct and often used in imperative contexts. In spoken Chinese, it may sound slightly formal; softer alternatives like '得去' (děi qù) are more casual.
Word Breakdown
必须
must, have to
adverb去
to go
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