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How to Say ‘Also want’ in Simplified Chinese

也要

yě yào

[yeh yaow]

💬 Usage Tip: [也] means 'also,' and it goes before the verb: [也要] 'also want,' [也买] 'also buy.' That word order stays the same in many sentences.

Phrase Breakdown

[yeh]

also; too

Used to say also or too when adding another item or choice.

Example

我也要蓝色的T恤。

I also want a blue T-shirt.

yào

[yaow]

want

A common verb meaning want; used when choosing an item.

Example

我也要白色的T恤。

I also want a white T-shirt.

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