务必

務必

wùbì

adverb HSK 7-9 #10,341

Meanings

1 must; be sure to
2 it is essential that

Characters

certainly; must

Both characters mean 'must' — doubling up for emphasis, creating a very strong imperative.

Examples

请务必准时到达。

Qǐng wùbì zhǔnshí dàodá.

Please be sure to arrive on time.

出门前务必检查门窗。

Chūmén qián wùbì jiǎnchá ménchuāng.

Be sure to check doors and windows before leaving.

这件事务必保密。

Zhè jiàn shìwù bì bǎomì.

This matter must be kept strictly confidential.

Tips

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务必 is formal and carries weight — it's what bosses, officials, and doctors say when something is non-negotiable. In casual speech, 一定要 (yídìng yào) is the everyday equivalent. Using 务必 in daily conversation sounds overly serious.

Stroke Order

务 wù

必 bì