势必 shìbì to be bound to
to be bound to; undoubtedly will
How to remember 势必: 势 power + 必 must = to be bound to.
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How it is used
- 'Is bound to / will inevitably' - states a certain consequence - 不改革势必落后 (bù gǎigé shìbì luòhòu) without reform, falling behind is inevitable.
- Adverb before a verb; formal, used in reasoning about unavoidable outcomes.
- Stronger and more written than 一定会; signals logical necessity.