How to Say ‘Both are needed’ in Simplified Chinese
都要
dōu yào
[dou yào]
💬 Usage Tip: 都 "both, all" points back to the things already listed and must come before the verb, not after it.
Phrase Breakdown
都
dōu
[dou]
all
Refers to the whole or every part.
我们都喜欢看电影。
We all like watching movies.
要
yào
[yào]
will; need to
Expresses necessity or likelihood.
进去要买票。
You need to buy a ticket to enter.
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