Chinese Character: 要 (yào - Want; Need)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 女 (female radical)
Stroke Count: 9
Stroke Order:
Character Decomposition: 西 + 女 (The top part can be thought of as 'west', and the bottom is 'female', combined to form '要')
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: yào (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
To want; to need; to ask for; important. “要” 有想要、需要、要求、重要等意思。
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 需要 (xū yào) - need
- 重要 (zhòng yào) - important
- 要求 (yāo qiú) - request; demand
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
“要” can be used as a modal verb to express desire or necessity, and also as an adjective to mean important. “要” 可作情态动词，表示愿望或必要性，也可作形容词，表示重要的。
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, the concept of "need" and "importance" is deeply ingrained in daily life and values. 在中国文化中，“需要”和“重要”的概念深深融入日常生活和价值观中。
7. Example Sentence (例句)
我要一杯咖啡。(Wǒ yào yī bēi kā fēi.) - I want a cup of coffee.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can imagine a woman ('女') wanting something represented by the top part. This association can help you remember the character. 你可以想象一个女人（“女”）想要上面部分所代表的东西，通过这种联想来记住这个汉字。