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需要

need

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xu1yao4 • xūyào

Meaning

Primary

need

Alternatives

to need, needs

Mnemonic

When you combine 需 need and 要 want you get 需要 need because it is the stronger feeling of the two.

Usage

這 本 書 我 非常 需要。

I really need this book.

病人 需要 安靜。

The patient needs peace and quiet.

人民 的 需要

the needs of the people