Definition
不用说 is a set phrase that means 'needless to say' or 'it goes without saying'. You can use it at the start of a sentence to emphasize that what follows is obvious or should be understood without explanation. The literal meaning 'not need to say' matches its function perfectly.
v.p.
needless to sayit goes without saying
Examples
- 不用说，。bú, tā yídìng huì lái.Needless to say, he will definitely come.
- 不用说。Zhè zhǒng shì bú yě zhīdào.This kind of thing goes without saying.
- 不用说，。bú, zhège jìhuà hěn zhòngyào.Needless to say, this plan is very important.
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