Definition
势在必行 is a four-character idiom meaning 'it is imperative (that something be done)' or 'must be carried out'. It describes a situation where a course of action is unavoidable due to circumstances. You'll often see it in formal or written contexts, such as policy discussions, strategic planning, or urgent decisions. The structure is fixed: the subject (often an action or plan) is implied, and 势在必行 functions as the predicate.
f.e.
it is imperative (to do something)must be carried outunavoidable
Examples
- 势在必行，。Zhè xiàng gǎigé shì zài bì xíng, bù néng zài tuō le.This reform is imperative — it can't be delayed any longer.
- 势在必行，。Huánbǎo cuòshī shì zài bì xíng, fǒuzé hòuguǒ bùkān shèxiǎng.Environmental protection measures are imperative; otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
- ，势在必行。Miàn duì wēijī, gōngsī zhuǎnxíng shì zài bì xíng.Facing the crisis, the company's transformation is imperative.
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