Grammar Point:
需要 xūyào is an auxiliary verb in Chinese that means “to need” or “to require.” It’s used to indicate a necessity or a requirement for something.
Structure
S + 需要 xūyào + (MW) + N
我需要一個男朋友我需要一个男朋友
I need a boyfriend.
她需要多少錢?她需要多少钱?
How much money does she need?
她需要很多錢她需要很多钱
She needs a lot of money.
你需要更多時間嗎?你需要更多时间吗?
Do you need more time?
我不需要你的關心我不需要你的关心
I don’t need your concern.
S + 需要 xūyào + V
你需要花更多時間練習中文你需要花更多时间练习中文
You need to spend more time practicing Chinese.
她需要準備明天的考試她需要准备明天的考试
She needs to prepare for tomorrow’s exam.
我需要吃點東西,不然會頭暈我需要吃点东西,不然会头晕
I need to eat something, otherwise I’ll feel dizzy.
為了要做檢查,你需要空腹20小時为了要做检查,你需要空腹20小时
In order to have the examination, you need to fast for 20 hours.
我不需要你幫我擦屁股我不需要你帮我擦屁股
I don’t need you to help me wipe my butt.
FYI
The Chinese slang “帮 somebody 擦屁股 bāng sb cā pìgu” figuratively means “to clean up after someone” or “to help someone out of a difficult situation.” It’s often used to describe someone providing assistance, support, or help to another person, especially when that person is facing challenges or problems. The literal translation is “helping someone wipe their butt,” but in a metaphorical sense, it refers to providing aid or support.
Practice
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✔️ Do you need some tips for learning Chinese from me?
需要我給你一些中文學習的秘訣嗎?需要我给你一些中文学习的秘诀吗?
✔️ If you want to, you need to click on the advertisement.
想要的話,你需要點一下廣告想要的话,你需要点一下广告
✔️ Then you will realize that the secret is that you need to take a break and not have too high expectations
然後你就會發現,秘訣就是你需要休息一下,不要有太高的要求然后你就会发现,秘诀就是你需要休息一下,不要有太高的要求