Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "inevitably" with 势必 (shìbì)

    HSK 5
    Degree & Intensity
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 势必 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    势必 (shìbì) means "inevitably" or "is bound to," indicating that something will certainly happen as a natural consequence. It is used in formal or written contexts to express a strong prediction about an unavoidable outcome.

    Examples

    • 不注意饮食,身体势必会出问题。

      Bù zhùyì yǐnshí, shēntǐ shìbì huì chū wèntí.

      If you don't pay attention to your diet, your health will inevitably suffer.

    • 全球气温持续上升,势必影响生态环境。

      Quánqiú qìwēn chíxù shàngshēng, shìbì yǐngxiǎng shēngtài huánjìng.

      With global temperatures continuing to rise, the ecological environment will inevitably be affected.

    • 如果不及时改革,企业势必面临更大的困难。

      Rúguǒ bù jíshí gǎigé, qǐyè shìbì miànlín gèng dà de kùnnan.

      If reforms aren't carried out in time, the company will inevitably face even greater difficulties.