HSK 4

说什么/怎么(着)也得X

Structure emphasizing the obligation to do X

Explanation

The structures '说什么也得X' and '怎么也得X' are used to emphasize that no matter the reason or circumstance, one must definitely do X. '说什么' means 'no matter what is said', '怎么' means 'no matter how'. '也得' means 'still must'. This structure expresses determination or a compelling, unchangeable situation.

Examples

他生病了,我说什么也得去看看他。
shēngbìngleshuōshénmekànkàn
这么重要的活动,你怎么也得来一下儿。
zhèmezhòngyàodehuódòngzěnmeláixiàér
没时间了,说什么也得走了。
méishíjiānleshuōshénmezǒule

Learn “说什么/怎么(着)也得X” effectively

The grammar point “说什么/怎么(着)也得X” (Structure emphasizing the obligation to do X) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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