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要
yào
Description
“要”是一个很常用的词，可以表示想得到什么东西，也可以表示将来会做的事。
"要" is a very common word that can mean wanting to get something or something that will happen in the future.
它还常常用来说“需要”或者“必须”。
It is also often used to mean "need" or "must".
Meanings
要yào
to want; would like
我要一杯水。
I want a glass of water.
要yào
will; be going to (future intention)
明天我要去北京。
I am going to Beijing tomorrow.
要yào
must; need to; should
你要多喝水。
You should drink more water.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
要 for wanting is stronger and more direct than 想, which often means 'would like'.
- Grammar
不要 means 'don't' as a command; the negative of 想要 is 不想.
In videos
“今天我要和你说说中国人会不会flirt”
“就是感觉我已经知道你要出什么牌了”
“现在差不多11:20am他跟我说要等到11:40am”
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