要
Meaning:
to want, to need, will, shall, must
HSK 3
Pinyin:
yào
Strokes:
9
Radical:
覀
How to Write 要 - undefined Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "要" in Chinese
The Chinese character 要 (yào) means "to want, to need, will, shall, must". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 要 include: 不要, 主要, 偏要.
📚 Words and Phrases with 要
Common words containing this character
💬 Example Sentences with 要
See how "要" is used in context
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我要一杯咖啡。
I want a cup of coffee.
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你要什么？
What do you want?
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我要学中文。
I want to learn Chinese.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "要"?
- The pinyin is yào
- How many strokes does "要" have?
- It has N/A strokes
- What does "要" mean?
- to want, to need, will, shall, must
- What is the radical of "要"?
- The radical is "覀"