must; absolutely; be sure to
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
must; absolutely must; be sure to
neutralUsed to give a strong, earnest warning or instruction, often in a negative structure '千万 + 不可/不要/别' or an imperative structure '千万 + 要/记住'. It conveys a sense of urgency and importance.
Nǐ你
yī一
gè个
rén人
chū出
mén门
，
qiān千
wàn万
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
。
When you go out alone, you absolutely must be careful.
Zhè这
gè个
xiāo消
xi息
，
nǐ你
qiān千
wàn万
bù不
yào要
gào告
sù诉
tā他
。
You must not tell him this news.
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Guò过
mǎ马
lù路
shí时
qiān千
wàn万
bù不
néng能
kàn看
shǒu手
jī机
。
You absolutely must not look at your phone while crossing the street.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
nǐ你
qiān千
wàn万
jì记
zhe着
，
bié别
wàng忘
le了
。
Be sure to remember this; don't forget.
Yào钥
shi匙
qiān千
wàn万
yào要
bǎo保
guǎn管
hǎo好
，
diū丢
le了
jiù就
má麻
fán烦
le了
。
You absolutely must keep the keys safe; it will be a hassle if they're lost.