How to Say ‘Need / require’ in Traditional Chinese
需要
xū yào
[shyoo-yow]
💬 Usage Tip: [需要] can mean "need" or "require," and in service contexts it often sounds like a rule or condition: [包廂需要低消] means the private room requires a minimum spend. For personal wants, [要] is often more casual.
Phrase Breakdown
需要
xū yào
[shyoo-yow]
to need; to require
Used to ask whether something is necessary or required, such as a deposit or minimum charge.
訂包廂需要先付訂金嗎？
Do you need to pay a deposit first to reserve a private room?
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