HSK 2 · VERSION 2.0#38
Auxiliary Verb “yào” and Its Multiple Meanings
要
How it works
要 has several common meanings in Chinese. At HSK2, the main ones are “want,” “need,” and “will.”
Example sentences
我要一杯茶。
I want a cup of tea.
你要多休息。
You need to rest more.
天要下雨了。
It is going to rain.
Usage note
The exact meaning of 要 depends on the sentence.