少不了

shǎobuliǎo

HSK 7

少不了 — shǎobuliǎo

1. cannot do without; indispensable

   这道菜少不了盐。 zhè dàocài shàobùliǎo yán — This dish can't do without salt.

2. to be unavoidable; inevitable (often used with negative constructions)

   这么忙，出错是少不了的。 zhème máng chūcuò shì shàobùliǎo de — With so much work, mistakes are unavoidable.

3. there will be (a certain number); bound to be many

   这次会议参加的人少不了几十个。 zhècì huìyì cānjiā de rén shàobùliǎo jǐshígè — There will certainly be dozens of people attending this meeting.