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需要 (xūyào) — how to say "to need" in Chinese
需要
To need
Character composition
需
to need
要
to want
Radicals / Keys
襾
Cover
#146 · yà · 6 strokes
雨
Rain
#173 · yǔ · 8 strokes
Examples
如果你需要帮助，随时告诉我。
If you need help, tell me anytime.
我需要帮助。
I need help.
Mnemonic
[xūyào-] Sue Yao is stranded in a desert, where she 需要 desperately needs water 🌵. She fantasizes about a fountain that roars loudly but doesn’t give her the water she wants. Instead, she sees the sign 需 "NEED WATER" and a rock with 要 "WANT WATER," chuckling at the irony.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to need" in Chinese?
"to need" in Chinese is 需要 (xūyào).
What does 需要 mean in English?
需要 (xūyào) means "To need".
How is 需要 pronounced?
It is pronounced xūyào (written as xuyao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "to need" in Chinese characters?
It is written 需要.
What HSK level is 需要?
需要 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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