How to Say ‘Request; requirement’ in Simplified Chinese
要求
yāo qiú
[yaow chyoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [要求] can mean either a request you make or a requirement that must be met. In service situations like [饮食要求], it usually means special needs or restrictions.
Phrase Breakdown
要求
yāo qiú
[yaow chyoh]
requirement; request
Means a requirement, request, or specific need. In restaurants, it often refers to special requests.
如果您有要求，可以在订位时告诉我们。
If you have any requests, you can tell us when making the reservation.
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