(yào)

Meaning:

to want, to need, will, shall, must

HSK 3
Pinyin: yào
Strokes: 9
Radical:

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About "要" in Chinese

The Chinese character (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

Common words containing this character

💬 Example Sentences with

See how "要" is used in context

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我要一杯咖啡。
Wǒ yào yì bēi kāfēi.
I want a cup of coffee.
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你要什么?
Nǐ yào shénme?
What do you want?
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我要学中文。
Wǒ yào xué Zhōngwén.
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"