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“demand” in Chinese

Chinese

Also需求 (xū qiú)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyāo qiú

Example

妈妈要求我先写完作业再玩。mā mā yāo qiú wǒ xiān xiě wán zuò yè zài wán

Mom demands that I finish my homework before I play.

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How to say “demand” in Chinese

“Demand” in Chinese is 要求 (yāo qiú).

A clear push for another person to act or meet a condition.

Full entry for 要求: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 要求

老师要求学生做好作业。lǎo shī yāo qiú xué shēng zuò hǎo zuò yè

The teacher required the students to do their homework well.

Tips for using 要求

  • In a workplace or classroom, this word often sounds firm and official because it sets a condition, so the surrounding tone shows whether the speaker is making a rule or seeking cooperation.

Other Chinese words for “demand”

这个产品的需求很大。zhè ge chán pǐn de xū qiú hěn dà

Demand for this product is very high.

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