无须
wú xūadverb★Intermediate💡 need not
formal
Need not; not necessary to
这件事无须你操心。
You need not trouble yourself over this matter.
无须解释，我们都理解。
No explanation is necessary; we all understand.
💡
Used in formal or written Chinese to indicate that something is not required or unnecessary.
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
'无须' is more formal than '不必' or '不用'. Use it in written contexts or when addressing superiors.
⚡Gold Rule
Negation of Necessity
'无须' explicitly negates necessity, similar to 'it is not necessary to' in English. It is stronger than '不必' in some contexts.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '无' (not have/without) and '须' (to need/must), forming a negation of necessity.
📝Usage Notes
Common in formal writing or polite requests. Often used in the structure '无须 + verb phrase'.
Word Breakdown
无
not have/without
root须
to need/must
root汉英词典