English–Chinese
“need” in Chinese
How to say “need” in Chinese
“Need” in Chinese is 需要 (xū yào).
A person, plan, or situation cannot proceed normally without the thing or action connected to it.
Example sentences with 需要
她现在需要帮助。tā xiàn zài xū yào bāng zhù
She needs help now.
Tips for using 需要
- Chinese uses this word for practical requirements in notices, plans, and services as well as for personal necessities, so the subject need not be a person.
Other Chinese words for “need”
此项工作需额外的人手。cǐ xiàng gōng zuò xū é wài de rén shǒu
This work needs extra help.
现在还用得着担心吗？xiàn zài hái yòng de zháo dān xīn ma
Do we still need to worry?