Word Number 7
need
Primary Chinese
需要
Primary Pinyin
xū yào
Short Definition
To require something because it is necessary rather than merely preferred.
Primary Meaning
对事物或帮助有必要
Primary Note
Necessity state/action.
Mapping Boundary
Correct: She need help → 她需要帮助。
Incorrect: Change need to needs in the canonical sequence.
Canonical Chinglish tokens do not inflect for agreement.