The Chinese word 千万 is an idiomatic expression that means “absolutely must” or “definitely should”. It is often used to emphasize the importance of a particular action or decision, and can also be used to convey a sense of urgency or warning. For example, one might say “千万别忘了带护照” which means “absolutely must not forget to bring your passport”. In this way, 千万 is a useful expression for conveying strong advice or recommendations in Chinese.
Translation
Number: 10 million
Adjective: countless, many
Adverb: must, be sure to
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 千万别忘记带护照 | qiān wàn bié wàngjì dài hùzhào | Don’t forget to bring your passport under any circumstances |
| 他千万不能知道这个秘密 | tā qiān wàn bù néng zhīdào zhège mìmì | He must never find out this secret |
| 千万不要惹怒老板 | qiān wàn bùyào rěnù lǎobǎn | Don’t ever anger the boss |
| 千万别迟到了 | qiān wàn bié chídào le | Don’t be late under any circumstances |
| 千万别把这个消息告诉别人 | qiān wàn bié bǎ zhège xiāoxi gàosu biérén | Don’t tell anyone about this news |
| 千万不要低估了他的能力 | qiān wàn bùyào dīgūle tā de nénglì | Don’t underestimate his abilities |
| 千万不要轻易相信陌生人 | qiān wàn bùyào qīngyì xiāngxìn mòshēngrén | Don’t easily trust strangers |
| 千万要注意安全 | qiān wàn yào zhùyì ānquán | Be sure to pay attention to safety |
HSK
千万 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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