要
yào
Meaning
- to want; to need; to ask for
- will; shall; about to
- need to; should
Definition
要的基本含义是“希望得到”或“必须”，也可表示“将要”、“重要”或用于条件句。
The basic meanings of '要' are 'want', 'must', 'will', 'important', or used in conditional sentences.
Usage
要常用于表达愿望、要求、必要性、将来时或重要性。在条件句中，'要是'表示'如果'。
'要' is commonly used to express desire, demand, necessity, future tense, or importance. In conditional sentences, '要是' means 'if'.
Examples
- 1 我想要一杯咖啡。 (I want a cup of coffee.)
- 2 明天要下雨。 (It will rain tomorrow.)
- 3 你要好好学习。 (You must study hard.)
- 4 这个词很重要。 (This word is very important.)
- 5 要是你来，我会很高兴。 (If you come, I will be very happy.)
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