duffyduck
There is some overlap, but 要 normally doesn't mean "to need".
需要
to need; to want; to demand; needs; to require
要
to want; will; going to (as future auxiliary); may; must
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March 17, 2010, 10:48 PMThere is some overlap, but 要 normally doesn't mean "to need".
需要
to need; to want; to demand; needs; to require
要
to want; will; going to (as future auxiliary); may; must