须要 (xū yào) — must; have to
Definition
须要 is a formal 'must / have to' — written and stronger than 需要. Use it for binding requirements, not everyday wants.
auxiliary verb
musthave to
Examples
- ，须要。Shēn qǐng qiān zhèng zhī qián, xū yào zhǔn bèi hǎo suǒ yǒu cái liào.Before applying for a visa, you must prepare all the materials.
- 须要。Xué shēng xū yào àn shí wán chéng zuò yè.Students must finish their homework on time.
- 须要。Zhè ge wèn tí wǒ men xū yào rèn zhēn tǎo lùn.We must discuss this issue seriously.
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