需求
The desire of consumers, clients, etc., for a particular commodity or service; a requirement or necessity.
Examples
3 of 5我们需要满足客户的各种需求。
We need to meet the various needs of our customers.
随着收入增加,人们对奢侈品的需求也在增长。
As income increases, the demand for luxury goods is also growing.
这只是目前的基本需求。
This is just the basic need at the moment.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Xu (need) + Qiu (seek) = Seeking what you need.
Quick Quiz
目前,世界对清洁能源的____正在快速增长。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 需求
Examples
我们需要满足客户的各种需求。
businessWe need to meet the various needs of our customers.
随着收入增加,人们对奢侈品的需求也在增长。
academicAs income increases, the demand for luxury goods is also growing.
这只是目前的基本需求。
everydayThis is just the basic need at the moment.
政府必须平衡供求关系。
formalThe government must balance supply and demand.
你有什么特殊需求吗?
informalDo you have any special requirements?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
需求分析
needs analysis
心理需求
psychological needs
内需
domestic demand
Often Confused With
需要 (need) is both a verb and noun for general use; 需求 (demand) is more formal/academic and often used in economic contexts.
Usage Notes
Highly frequent in IELTS topics about economy, environment (water/energy demand), and society.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '需求' as a verb. Use '有……的需求' or just use the verb '需要'.
Memory Tip
Xu (need) + Qiu (seek) = Seeking what you need.
Word Origin
Xu (necessary/to wait for) + Qiu (to seek/request).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
目前,世界对清洁能源的____正在快速增长。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 需求
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