HSK 7-9
势必
shìbì
Certainly will; is bound to
Structure
Subject (optional) + 势必 + Verb / Adjective
How it works
The term '势必' is a high-level adverb used to indicate that an outcome is inevitable or bound to happen based on current trends or circumstances. It is often used in formal writing or news reporting to describe logical consequences, usually implying a significant or unavoidable impact.
Examples
如果不采取紧急措施，全球气温势必继续上升。
Rúguǒ bù cǎiqǔ jǐnjí cuòshī, quánqiú qìwēn shìbì jìxù shàngshēng.
If emergency measures are not taken, global temperatures are bound to continue rising.
这项新政策的实施，势必对房地产市场产生深远影响。
Zhè xiàng xīn zhèngcè de shíshī, shìbì duì fángdìchǎn shìchǎng chǎnshēng shēnyuǎn yǐngxiǎng.
The implementation of this new policy is bound to have a profound impact on the real estate market.
任何违背自然规律的行为，势必会受到大自然的惩罚。
Rènhé wéibèi zìrán guīlǜ de xíngwéi, shìbì huì shòudào dàzìrán de chéngfá.
Any behavior that violates the laws of nature will inevitably be punished by nature.
Common mistakes
Do not use '势必' for simple personal routines or small predictions; it is reserved for situations with a strong sense of objective necessity or logical trend.
Tip
Think of '势' as 'trend' and '必' as 'certainly'. Use it when one action triggers a domino effect that makes the result unavoidable.
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