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需要

to need

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xu1yao4 • xūyào

Meaning

Primary

to need

Alternatives

need, needing, needed, needs

Mnemonic

需要 To need something is to not only 要 want it but to in fact 需 need it.

Usage

这 本 书 我 非常 需要。

I really need this book.

病人 需要 安静。

The patient needs peace and quiet.

人民 的 需要

the needs of the people