需
Meaning:
to need, to require; must
HSK 6
Frequency:
#8681
Pinyin:
xū
Strokes:
14
Radical:
雨
How to Write 需 - 14 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "需" in Chinese
The Chinese character 需 (xū) means "to need, to require; must". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 14 strokes. Common words containing 需 include: 亟需, 供需, 内需.
📚 Words and Phrases with 需
Common words containing this character
亟需
to urgently need
HSK 2
供需
supply and demand
HSK 2
内需
domestic demand
HSK 2
刚需
(economics) rigid demand; inelastic demand (abbr. for 剛性需求|刚性需求[gang1 xing4 xu1 qiu2])
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外需
external demand (demand for a country's goods and services from foreign markets)
HSK 2
必需
to need
HSK 2
急需
to urgently need
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所需
necessary (for)
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按需
on demand; according to demand
HSK 2
无需
needless
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Rain 雨 needed for crops to grow
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "需"?
- The pinyin is xū
- How many strokes does "需" have?
- It has 14 strokes
- What does "需" mean?
- to need, to require; must
- What is the radical of "需"?
- The radical is "雨"