Chinese

xūyào
Meaning: to need; need
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

需
要

Example sentences

I need your help.
學習新語言需要耐心。
学习新语言需要耐心。
Learning a new language requires patience.
我們需要努力提高我們的中文水平。
我们需要努力提高我们的中文水平。
We need to work hard to improve our Chinese level.
我們需要進一步了解這個問題。
我们需要进一步了解这个问题。
We need to understand this problem further.
我們需要收集更多關於市場的信息。
我们需要收集更多关于市场的信息。
We need to collect more information about the market.
我們需要一個全面的計畫。
我们需要一个全面的计划。
We need a comprehensive plan.
我需要去銀行取一點錢。
我需要去银行取一点钱。
I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.
公司需要更多的資金來擴大經營。
公司需要更多的资金来扩大经营。
The company needs more funds to expand operations.
我需要為報告收集一些資料。
我需要为报告收集一些资料。
I need to collect some information for the report.
動物需要水來生存。
动物需要水来生存。
Animals need water to survive.

Usage Notes

Expresses a necessity or requirement.

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