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需要

xūyào

1. modal verb to need to (necessity)

   这件事需要慢慢商量。

   Zhè jiàn shì xūyào mànmàn shāngliang.

   This matter needs to be discussed carefully.

2. verb to need (something)

   我们需要两名志愿者。

   Wǒmen xūyào liǎng míng zhìyuànzhě.

   We need two volunteers.

3. noun need; demand

   有需要就给我打电话。

   Yǒu xūyào jiù gěi wǒ dǎ diànhuà.

   Call me if you need anything.

4. verb to take; to cost (time, effort)

   完成这项工作需要很多时间。

   Wánchéng zhè xiàng gōngzuò xūyào hěn duō shíjiān.

   It takes a lot of time to complete this work.

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