bit1 bei6必備必备
Jyutpingbit1 bei6
Yalebīt beih
Definition
Essential; indispensable; a must-have.
neutraldescriptionsshopping
How it's used
Functions as an adjective to describe items that are essential or indispensable for a specific activity or situation. It is frequently used in marketing or product recommendations to highlight that something is a standard requirement rather than just a luxury. Unlike the more casual 梗要, this term carries a slightly more formal or professional tone, often appearing in lists of recommended gear or travel checklists.
Examples
This umbrella is a must-have for rainy days.
Did you bring all the essential items before heading out?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or abstract concepts, as it is almost exclusively reserved for physical objects or tools that one needs to possess.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
