Chinese

yào
Meaning: to want; to need; will
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

要

Example sentences

Do you want to eat fruit?
我明天要去學校。
我明天要去学校。
I am going to school tomorrow.
這就是我想要的。
这就是我想要的。
This is exactly what I want.
火車快要開了。
火车快要开了。
The train is about to start.
老師在講課,大家要專心。
老师在讲课,大家要专心。
The teacher is lecturing, and everyone needs to focus.
吃飯前要洗手。
吃饭前要洗手。
Wash your hands before eating.
生病了要記得吃藥。
生病了要记得吃药。
Remember to take medicine if you are sick.
今後我們要更加努力。
今后我们要更加努力。
From now on, we must work harder.
運動員每天都要接受嚴格的訓練。
运动员每天都要接受严格的训练。
Athletes must undergo strict training every day.
我們要注意個人衛生。
我们要注意个人卫生。
We must pay attention to personal hygiene.

Usage Notes

Expresses desire, necessity, or future intention.

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