Definition
何须 is a literary adverb used in rhetorical questions to mean 'why must' or 'there is no need to'. It implies that the action is unnecessary or pointless, and appears often in formal or classical writing. You can use it to express reasoned rejection or to suggest avoiding unnecessary effort.
adv.
why mustthere is no need to (rhetorical adverb)
Examples
- ，何须。Zhè jiàn shì yǐjīng zuò wán le, nín hé zài fèixīn.This matter is already done; you need not trouble yourself further.
- ，何须。Tā jìrán yǐjīng dàoqiàn, wǒmen hé zài shuō.Since he has already apologized, we don't need to say more.
- ，何须。Rénshēng kǔ duǎn, hé dānxīn nàme duō.Life is short; there's no need to worry so much.
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