需要

xūyào

to need; needs

Dictionary entry

to need; to want; to demand; to require; needs

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需
要

See it in sentences

我需要你的帮助。

Wǒ xūyào nǐ de bāngzhù.

English

I need your help.

买这个需要多少钱?

Mǎi zhège xūyào duōshao qián?

English

How much money does it take to buy this?

Goes with

  • 需要钱need money
  • 需要帮助need help
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