要 yāo ㄧㄠ jiu3

  • (bound form) to demand; to coerce

要 yào ㄧㄠˋ jiu3 HSK 1 HSK 4 準備級 2 · Novice 2 進階級 · Level 3

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 要 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 要得 ( yào dé jiu3 dak1 )。

    It is feasible.

  • 不要 ( bù yào bat1 jiu3 ) 动 動 ( dòng dung6 )。

    Don't move.

  • 他 ( tā taa1 ) 要 ( yào jiu3 ) 爱 愛 ( ài oi3 )。

    He wants affection.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 要 ( yào jiu3 ) 睡觉 睡覺 ( shuì jiào seoi6 gaau3 )

    I want to sleep.

  • 他 ( tā taa1 ) 要钱 要錢 ( yào qián jiu3 cin2 )。

    He wants the money.

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