How to use 要 (yào) in Mandarin Chinese?

要 yào GRAMMAR

HSK 1 · Grammar note

要 — how to use it in Chinese

want; need; should

Modal verbs

Explanation

Can express desire, intention, or the near future depending on the context.

Example sentences

我 wǒ 要 yào 水 shuǐ

I want some water.

他 tā 要 yào 去 qù 学校 xué xiào

He wants to go to school.

我们 wǒ men 明天 míng tiān 要 yào 考试 kǎo shì

We have an exam tomorrow.

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