yào, yāo
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verb; modal particle
Definitions:
(1) To want; to need; will/shall; important
(2) Demand; request
Example sentences:
| 1. | 我要吃饭 | wǒ yào chīfàn | I want to eat |
| 2. | 我要去看电影 | wǒ yào qù kàn diànyǐng | I want to go watch a movie |
| 3. | 他要来中国 | tā yào lái Zhōngguó | He wants to come to China |
HSK Level:
2