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The word "要求" is formed by combining the character "要", which denotes demanding or wanting, with the character "求", meaning to seek or request. This combination results in a compound word where both characters contribute directly to the overall sense of making a demand or requirement.

Example Sentences Hide

妈妈要求我早点睡觉。

Māma yāoqiú wǒ zǎodiǎn shuìjiào.

Mom asks me to go to bed early.

学校要求学生遵守规则。

Xuéxiào yāoqiú xuéshēng zūnshǒu guīzé.

The school requires students to follow the rules.

公司对员工有严格的要求。

Gōngsī duì yuángōng yǒu yángé de yāoqiú.

The company has strict requirements for employees.

为了实现目标，他对自己要求很高。

Wèile shíxiàn mùbiāo, tā duì zìjǐ yāoqiú hěn gāo.

To achieve the goal, he demands a lot from himself.

在谈判中，对方提出了不合理的要求。

Zài tánpàn zhōng, duìfāng tíchūle bù hélǐ de yāoqiú.

During the negotiation, the other party made unreasonable demands.

Word Definition - 要求

yāo qiú to request; to require; requirement; to stake a claim; to ask; to demand; CL:點|点[diǎn]

Individual Character Details

要 yāo, yào
求 qiú