to require; to need; to want

Watch it being written

Every character draws itself, stroke by stroke. Then grab the brush: trace it yourself and hear the word when you finish.

Build with these blocks

Chinese words snap together like bricks. Every word below shares a character with this one, so you are already halfway to knowing it.

See it in sentences

外出需带身份证。

Bring your ID when going out.

参加比赛需要提前报名吗?

Does joining the competition require signing up ahead?