需求

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 需求

The word 需求 (xūqiú) primarily means 'requirement' or 'demand' and is commonly used in business, economics, and daily life contexts. It combines the characters (to need) and (to seek), emphasizing the idea of seeking or needing something.

Usage in Context

  1. Business and Market Contexts: 需求 often refers to market demand or customer requirements, such as 客户需求 (customer requirements) or 市场需求 (market demand). It highlights what is necessary or desired by consumers or clients.

  2. Personal Needs: It can also describe individual needs or requirements, often related to conditions or preferences, e.g., 需求简单 (his requirements are simple).

Common Collocations

  • 客户需求: customer requirements, used when discussing what clients expect or need.
  • 市场需求: market demand, important in economics and business strategy.
  • 满足需求: to satisfy demands, a frequent phrase in service or product contexts.

Nuances and Tips

  • 需求 is more formal and specific than just 需要 (to need). It often implies a concrete or measurable demand.
  • Avoid confusing 需求 with 需要; 需求 often relates to external or economic demands, while 需要 can be more general or personal.
  • In spoken language, 需求 is common in professional or academic discussions rather than casual conversation.

Example Sentences

The customer's requirements determine the product's design direction.

Market demand is constantly changing, and companies must adjust their

His requirement is simple, just a quiet working environment.