要 yào
HSK 2 word
Meanings
- to want; to need; to ask for
- will; shall; about to
- need to; should
- if (same as 要是)
- (bound form) important
Characters
- 要 yào, yāo: to want; to need; to ask for
Example sentences
不要动。
Don't move.
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他要钱。
He wants the money.
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要得。
It is feasible.
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Meanings and readings from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0).