要
要 HSK 1 HSK 4
- (bound form) to demand; to coerce
要 準備級 2 · Novice 2 進階級 · Level 3
- to want; to need; to ask for
- will; shall; about to
- need to; should
- if (same as 要是)
- (bound form) important
Stroke order
Practice writing
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Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 要得。 It is feasible.
- 不要动。 Don't move.
- 他要愛。 He wants affection.
- 我要睡覺 I want to sleep.
- 他要钱。 He wants the money.
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