须 (xū) - Must, necessary & beard, whiskers

须Tone 1

xū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 页

信嫣

须 · xū

Must, necessary;

beard, whiskers;

to wait;

ought to

Must, necessarybeard, whiskersto wait

Usage highlights

MustNecessaryBeardWhiskersWait forRequire

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 不必— unnecessary, need not
  • 无须— need not, unnecessary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • You must complete this task (必须完成).
  • He has a long beard (长须).
  • We need to wait for the bus (须等公交车).
  • This matter requires careful consideration (此事须慎重考虑).

Collocations

  • Must(必须)
  • Necessary(须要)
  • Beard(胡须)
  • Whiskers(须发)
  • Wait for(须待)
  • Require(须求)

Idioms

  • Work hard and live frugally(摩厉以须)
  • Wait for the right moment(须待时机)
  • Necessary measures(须要措施)
  • Men with beards(须眉男子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, beards were seen as a symbol of masculinity and wisdom.
  • The character appears in classical texts emphasizing necessity and obligation.
  • Dragon's beard (龙须) refers to both mythical dragon whiskers and fine noodles in Chinese cuisine.

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