Definition
务必 (wù bì) is a formal adverb meaning 'must, be sure to' — used in written notices, instructions, or polite but firm requests. It is stronger and more emphatic than 必 (bì) and similar in strength to 非得 (fēi děi), but 非得 is more colloquial and often appears in the pattern 非得...不可. 得 (děi) is everyday spoken 'have to'.
adverb
mustto be sure to
Easily confused
- 无比wú bǐsound-alikeunparalleled; matchless
Examples
- 务必。Nǐ wù bì ànshí dàodá.You must arrive on time.
- 务必。Wǒmen wù bì zhùyì ānquán.We must pay attention to safety.
- 务必。Qǐng wù bì tíqián tōngzhī wǒmen.Please be sure to notify us in advance.
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