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索要 (suǒ yào) — “Demand, ask for” in Chinese

索要 (suǒ yào) means “demand, ask for, request, claim” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

demand

ask for

request

claim

你可以索要一份免费的宣传单。

You can request a free copy of the leaflet.

现在他们回来索要原本属于他们的东西。

Now they are returning to claim what was theirs.

The characters in 索要

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
索
suǒ10seek, rope, demand
要
yào9to want or need

More words starting with 索

  • suǒ索xiān先shēng生Mr. Suo
  • suǒ索jù具rigging, tackle
  • suó索qǔ取To ask for or demand something.
  • suǒ索xǐ喜Socionext
  • suǒ索mò寞depressed; desolate; bleak
  • suǒ索jū居live alone; live in solitude
  • suǒ索xìng性Simply; just; might as well.
  • suǒ索xìng性jiù就might as well, just
  • suǒ索qiáo桥suspension bridge
  • suǒ索tī梯rope ladder
  • suǒ索qiú求to demand; to ask for
  • suǒ索rán然dull, boring

Frequently asked questions

What does 索要 mean in Chinese?
索要 (suǒ yào) means “demand, ask for, request, claim”.
How do you pronounce 索要?
索要 is pronounced suǒ yào in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “demand” in Chinese?
“demand” is 索要 (suǒ yào) in Chinese.
How is 索要 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 索要, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 索要 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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