yī dìng yào

Translation

  • must

Examples

  • 一定要马上去吗?
    Must I go there at once?
  • 这封信一定要用英文写吗?
    Must this letter be written in English?
  • 选择朋友一定要十分谨慎。
    You should choose your friends very carefully.
  • 我们一定要保持双手清洁。
    We must keep our hands clean.
  • 我为什么一定要那么做?
    Why do I have to do that?
  • 你想去美国读书的话,一定要先申请一张学生签证。
    If you want to study in the United States, you need to get a Student visa.
  • 一定要熄了火,然后再离开。
    Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.
  • 一定要在明天前把书还给他。
    I must give back the book to him by tomorrow.
  • 一定要好好记住。
    You must bear it in mind.
  • 地板一定要保持乾净。
    The floor must be very clean.
Chinese Tones