Writing
需 (xū) — how to say "to need" in Chinese
需
To need
verb
Radicals / Keys
雨
Rain
#173 · yǔ · 8 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
需大量资金
xū dàliàng zījīn
to need a large amount of funds
Examples
他需要更多时间来学习。
He needs more time to study.
我需要帮助。
I need help.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say need in Chinese?
"to need" in Chinese is 需 (xū).
Xu meaning in Chinese
需 (xū) means "To need".
How is 需 pronounced?
It is pronounced xū (written as xu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to need" in Chinese characters?
It is written 需 and has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 需?
需 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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