| 需要 | xū yào | to need; to want; to demand; to require; requirement; need | |
| 需求 | xū qiú | requirement; to require; (economics) demand | |
| 急需 | jí xū | to urgently need; urgent need | |
| 内需 | nèi xū | domestic demand | |
| 必需 | bì xū | to need; to require; essential; indispensable |
| 1 | I need a hand with this | |
| 2 | I need to get a haircut. | |
| 3 | Washing hands requires water. | |
| 4 | Do you need any help? | |
| 5 | The wound needs to be stitched. |
