必不可少

必不可少 shǎo ㄅㄧˋ ㄅㄨˋ ㄎㄜˇ ㄕㄠˇ bit1 bat1 ho2 siu2 HSK 7-9

  • absolutely necessary
  • indispensable
  • essential

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 必 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 汤姆是必不可少的。 Tom is indispensable.
  • 蔬果对平衡饮食必不可少。 Fruits and vegetables are essential to a balanced diet.
  • 饺子是年夜饭桌上必不可少的。 Dumplings are essential at the New Year's Eve dinner table.
  • 您的帮助对我们来说是必不可少的。 Your assistance is indispensable for us.
  • 在寒冷的冬天,热水袋是必不可少的。 In the depths of winter, a hot-water bottle is essential.

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