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need in Chinese

need in Chinese is 需要 — need means a requirement for something essential or important.

need in Chinese

需要
verb
Pronounced: xū yào
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.

What does "need" mean?

  1. noun A requirement for something essential or important.
    "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing."
  2. noun Poverty or lack of basic means of living.
    "The charity supports families in need."
  3. verb To require something as essential.
    "Plants need sunlight and water to grow."
  4. verb To be obliged to do something.
    "You need to submit the form by Friday."

need in a sentence

  • There's an urgent need for more affordable housing.
  • The charity supports families in need.
  • Plants need sunlight and water to grow.
  • I need your help with this.

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What is "need" in Chinese?

"need" in Chinese is 需要. need means: A requirement for something essential or important.

How do you pronounce 需要?

"need" in Chinese is 需要, pronounced "xū yào".

How do you use "need" in a sentence?

Example: "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing." In Chinese, "need" is 需要.

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