Chinese

yāoqiú
Meaning: to request; to demand; requirement
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

這間公司的要求非常嚴格。
这间公司的要求非常严格。
This company's requirements are very strict.
他的要求非常合理。
His request is very reasonable.
工人們要求提高工資。
The workers demanded higher wages.
他主動要求幫忙。
He took the initiative to ask for help.
主管要求我明早匯報專案進度。
My supervisor asked me to report the project progress tomorrow morning.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a verb to demand something or as a noun for a prerequisite.

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