何必

何必 [hé bì]

1. ■ （用反问语气表示不必） there is no need; why:

何必当初 Why act in this way at that time?

都是自己人，何必客气呢? We are all good friends; why stand on ceremony?

何必去那么早。 There is no need to go so early.

何必问他? What's the need to ask him?

开个玩笑嘛，何必当真呢? I was only joking. Why take it so seriously?