需要 xū yào — to need; need; requirement

需要
xū yào

Characters: 需 · 要

Definitions

  1. to need; need; requirement

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. to need
  2. to want
  3. to demand
  4. to require
  5. needs

zdic(汉典)

  1. 应该有,必须有;必要,有理由要
  2. 对事物的欲望或要求

ExtDict

  1. 应该有或必须有：我们～一支强大的科学技术队伍
  2. 对事物的欲望或要求：从群众的～出发。

Examples

  • 我需要你明天早上八点前赶到公司。

    I need you to get to the office before eight tomorrow morning.

  • 这项工作需要极大的耐心和细致。

    This job requires great patience and attention to detail.

  • 孩子们需要一个安全温暖的成长环境。

    Children need a safe, warm environment in which to grow up.