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需要

xū yào

HSK 3

Meaning

  • to need; to want; to demand; to require
  • needs

Definition

表示应该有或必须有，指欲望、要求或必要条件。

To need; to require; necessity; need.

Usage

可以作为动词或名词。动词时后接名词、代词或动词短语；名词时表示需求。

Can be used as a verb or noun. As a verb, it is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb phrase; as a noun, it indicates a need.

Examples

  • 1 我需要一杯水。 (I need a glass of water.)
  • 2 这个项目需要更多时间。 (This project needs more time.)
  • 3 满足客户的需要很重要。 (Meeting the customer's needs is important.)
  • 4 你需要学习中文。 (You need to learn Chinese.)
  • 5 有什么需要帮忙的吗？ (Is there anything you need help with?)

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