HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
需 — to need
- Reading
- xū
- Meaning
- to need; to require
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
需 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xū and it means to need; to require. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
需 appears in everyday chinese words such as 需 (need, require), 需要 (need, want) and 必需 (essential, indispensable).
Chinese words containing 需
Frequently asked questions
What does 需 mean in Chinese?
需 means to need; to require in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 需 read?
需 is read xū. Reading it inside real words — 需 and 需要 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 需 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 需 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 需 in a word?
A common word containing 需 is 需 (xū) — "need, require". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 需 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 需 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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