需要 xūyào
need / require
需要 (xūyào) means "need / require" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 需要
小时
xiǎoshí
hour
打扫
dǎsǎo
to clean / to sweep
轮胎
lúntāi
tire
Frequently asked questions
What does 需要 (xūyào) mean in Chinese?
需要 (xūyào) means "need / require" in Chinese. 需要 (xūyào) means "need / require" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 需要 in a sentence?
Use 需要 (xūyào) the way you would use "need / require" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 需要 (xūyào) and 每 (měi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 需要 means "need / require"; 每 means "every / each". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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