需 (xū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 需 (xū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 需 (xū) means "Need / Require". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 雨.

Q: How do you write 需 stroke by stroke?

需 has 14 strokes. The radical is 雨. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 需 and 雯?

需 (xū) and 雯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 需?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 雨. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 需?

Common words containing 需 include: 需要 (xū yào) — Need; 需求 (xū qiú) — Demand; 必需品 (bì xū pǐn) — necessity; essential items.

How to Write 需

The character 需 (xū) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 雨 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

需 is pronounced xū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Need / Require.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 需 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 需

需要 xū yào

Need

需求 xū qiú

Demand

必需品 bì xū pǐn

necessity; essential items

Example Sentences

我需要你的帮助。

wǒ xū yào nǐ de bāng zhù

I need your help.

市场需求很大。

shì chǎng xū qiú hěn dà

Market demand is high.

水是生活必需品。

shuǐ shì shēng huó bì xū pǐn

Water is a necessity of life.

Similar Characters

雯 wén

雳 lì

零 líng

Practice Writing 需 (xū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 需

What does 需 (xū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 需 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 需 and 雯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 需?

What common words use 需?

How to Write 需 (xū)