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March 24, 2026
无须(無須)wúxū(wu2xu1)
无须 (wú xū) means 'need not' or 'not obliged to.' It is commonly used to express that something is unnecessary or that someone is not required to do something, often in both formal and informal contexts.
Frequency#14476DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of obligation is often nuanced, and using 无须 can reflect a sense of politeness or consideration for others' time or effort, as it suggests that one does not need to go out of their way.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'no entry' sign (无) at a gate where 'need' (须) is crossed out. This evokes the idea of being free from obligations or requirements, reinforcing the pronunciation 'wú xū' as you visualize the gate.
Meanings of 无须
wúxū(wu2xu1)
1need not
2not obliged to
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About 无须
无须Simplified
無須Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 无须
Quick Contrast
无需 (wú xū) vs 不必 (bù bì) — use 无须 for a more formal tone, while 不必 is more casual.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'no entry' sign (无) at a gate where 'need' (须) is crossed out. This evokes the idea of being free from obligations or requirements, reinforcing the pronunciation 'wú xū' as you visualize the gate.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 无须 with other negations like 不必 (bù bì), which also means 'need not' but is less formal. It's important to use 无须 in appropriate contexts, especially in written forms or formal conversations.
HSK Study Tips
Although 无须 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners at HSK 5-6 levels. Students should focus on its contextual usage alongside other similar phrases like 不必 and 没必要 (méi bì yào).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of obligation is often nuanced, and using 无须 can reflect a sense of politeness or consideration for others' time or effort, as it suggests that one does not need to go out of their way.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 无须 in casual conversations where 不必 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '你无须担心' (nǐ wú xū dān xīn) sounds overly formal; '你不必担心' (nǐ bù bì dān xīn) is more natural.
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Cultural Notes for 无须
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In Chinese culture, the concept of obligation is often nuanced, and using 无须 can reflect a sense of politeness or consideration for others' time or effort, as it suggests that one does not need to go out of their way.
Frequently Asked Questions about 无须
无须 is more commonly found in written Chinese but can also be used in formal spoken contexts.
While both mean 'need not,' 无须 is more formal, so they are not always interchangeable.
无须 implies a lack of obligation, while 没必要 emphasizes that something is unnecessary.
