需 (xū) — to need, to require
Definition
需 is a formal/written verb meaning 'to need, to require' — almost always followed by 要 (e.g. 需 + 要). 比 需要 更书面, rarely used alone in speech.
verb
to needto require
Examples
- ？Nǐ xū yào dài hù zhào ma?Do you need to bring your passport?
- 。Zhè ge gōng zuò xū yào gèng duō shí jiān.This job needs more time.
- 。Tā xū yào xiū xi yí xià.He needs to rest a bit.
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