Meaning

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

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► xū yào
    Tone numbers: xu1 yao4

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 需要
    Simplified: 需要

    First Character: 需 (xū) – to require; to need; to want; necessity; need
    Second Character: 要 (yào) – demand; ask; request; coerce

Examples of Xū Yào
 
    ► Tā xū yào yī bǐ qián.
    他需要一筆錢
    他需要一笔钱
    He needs money.

    ► Wǒ xū yào xiū xi.
    我需要休息｡
    我需要休息｡
    I need to rest.