COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 要 is built
Traditional etymology note: A woman 女 with hands on her waist 覀
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How to Write 要 (yào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to want; to need; to ask for
yàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yào / yāo
要
to want; to need; to ask for
Common words
bú yào
不要
don't!; must not
kuài yào
快要
nearly at the point of (doing sth); about to (do sth)
xū yào
需要
to need; to want; to demand; to require; needs
yāo qiú
要求
to request; to require; requirement; to stake a claim
zhǐ yào
只要
if only; so long as
zhòng yào
重要
important; significant; major
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
要
要
要
要
要
要
要
要
LEARNING TIP
Remember 要
Say “yào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 要
Common words and phrases
bú yào
don't!; must not
kuài yào
nearly at the point of (doing sth); about to (do sth)
xū yào
to need; to want; to demand; to require; needs
yāo qiú
to request; to require; requirement; to stake a claim
zhǐ yào
if only; so long as
zhòng yào
important; significant; major
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“要”。
Zhège zì shì “yào”.
This character is “要”.
我正在学习“要”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yào” zì.
I am learning the character “要”.
请写一遍“要”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yào”.
Please write “要” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 要?
要 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 要 (yào) mean?
要 (yào) means to want; to need; to ask for.
What is the radical of 要?
The radical of 要 is 覀, associated with Not yet classified.