How to Say ‘Must be’ in Simplified Chinese
必须是
bì xū shì
[bì-xū shì]
💬 Usage Tip: 必须 already means "must," so 必须是 is specifically "must be," not just "must." Compare 必须走 (must leave) with 必须是他 (it must be him).
Phrase Breakdown
必须
bì xū
[bì-xū]
must be
Used to indicate certainty about something.
他必须是赢家。
He must be the winner.
是
shì
[shì]
is/am/are
A verb used to express identity or equivalence.
他必须是赢家。
He must be the winner.
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