COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 需 is built
Traditional etymology note: Rain 雨 needed for crops to grow
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How to Write 需 (xū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to require
xūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xū
需
to require
Common words
xū yào
需要
to need; to want; to demand; to require; needs
bì xū
必需
to need; to require; essential; indispensable
jí xū
急需
to urgently need; urgent need
xū qiú
需求
requirement; to require; (economics) demand
gōng xū
供需
supply and demand
nèi xū
内需
domestic demand
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 需
Say “xū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 需
Common words and phrases
xū yào
to need; to want; to demand; to require; needs
bì xū
to need; to require; essential; indispensable
jí xū
to urgently need; urgent need
xū qiú
requirement; to require; (economics) demand
gōng xū
supply and demand
nèi xū
domestic demand
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“需”。
Zhège zì shì “xū”.
This character is “需”.
我正在学习“需”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xū” zì.
I am learning the character “需”.
请写一遍“需”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xū”.
Please write “需” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 需?
需 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 需 (xū) mean?
需 (xū) means to require.
What is the radical of 需?
The radical of 需 is 雨, associated with Not yet classified.