需求 (xūqiú) is an HSK 5 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is requirement; depending on context, it can also mean to require or (economics) demand. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.
01requirement
02to require
03(economics) demand
02 · EXAMPLES
需求
我们必须降低能源需求。Wǒ men bì xū jiàng dī néng yuán xū qiú。
We must reduce energy demand.
价格取决于供给和需求。Jià gé qǔ jué yú gōng jǐ hé xū qiú。
Prices depend on supply and demand.
这几年对作业疗法的需求在迅速增长。Zhè jǐ nián duì zuò yè liáo fǎ de xū qiú zài xùn sù zēng zhǎng。
Demand for occupational therapy has surged in recent years.