How to Say ‘Need’ in Traditional Chinese
需要
xū yào
[xū yào]
💬 Usage Tip: 需要 is "need," which sounds a bit more direct than 想要 in ordering. In coffee shops, learners will often sound more natural with 想要 or 可以.
Phrase Breakdown
需要
xū yào
[xū yào]
need
Indicates something necessary or required.
我需要一點牛奶。
I need a bit of milk.
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