yào

to want; going to (as future auxiliary); must

Character data

HSK 2
Frequency 26th character
Radical ⾑ (146.3)
Strokes 9
Index # 1441

Definitions

要 yào
  1. 1. to want
  2. 2. going to (as future auxiliary)
  3. 3. must
  4. 4. will
  5. 5. to ask for
  6. 6. important
  7. 7. vital
  8. 8. may
  9. 9. (used in a comparison) must be
  10. 10. probably
  11. 11. if
要 yāo
  1. 1. to request
  2. 2. to demand
  3. 3. to coerce

Stroke order

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Words containing 要

Word Meaning
If you fear others know, don't do it
A debt of blood must be paid in blood.
A debt of blood must be paid in blood.
A debt of blood must be paid in blood.
A debt of blood must be paid in blood.
in brief; in a word
to ask a price; asking price
variant of yāo gōng
with milk; white (of tea, coffee etc)
important affair; key task
key participant; VIP
either ...; or ...
main plan; important program
strategic location
eager to excel; strong-minded; eager to get ahead in life
important path
important path
to threaten; to blackmail
to intercept; to ambush
to intercept; to ambush
important governmental or administrative matter
confused; dazed
confused; dazed
to need; to require; must have
variant of yào me