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What does 需 mean in Chinese?

需 (xū) means "to require; to need; to want; necessity; need" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 需?

需 is pronounced "xū" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 1.

What HSK level is 需?

需 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What words contain the character 需?

Common words with 需 include 必需 (to need), 必需品 (necessity), 供需 (supply and demand), 内需 (domestic demand), 急需 (to urgently need).

How do you write 需?

需 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 雨. You can view the stroke order animation on our stroke order tool.

需 (xū) — to require | Chinese Dictionary

需

xū

to require; to need; to want; necessity

verb14 strokes

Character Breakdown

需 = 雨 + 而

Rain and furthermore — to need (rain for crops)

Radical: 雨 (no. 173)Strokes: 14

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Definitions

(verb) to require
to need
to want
necessity
need

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Words Containing 需

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
必需	bì xū	to need	HSK 5
必需品	bì xū pǐn	necessity	HSK 6
供需	gōng xū	supply and demand
内需	nèi xū	domestic demand
急需	jí xū	to urgently need
所需	suǒ xū	necessary (for)
按需	àn xū	on demand
无需	wú xū	needless
特需	tè xū	special need
军需	jūn xū	military material

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Related Words

不时之需(bù shí zhī xū)— a possible period of want or need

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Grammar Notes

Regardless (无论/不管)HSK 3

无论/不管 + Question Element，Subject + 都/也 + Verb

Advanced Measure Words (条, 张, 把, 双)HSK 3

Number + Measure Word + Noun

HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

需

xū