How to Say ‘I want this.’ in Simplified Chinese
我要这个。
wǒ yào zhè gè
[wo yow juh guh]
🇨🇳 In China: 我要… sounds blunt in English, but it's the normal, polite-enough way to order or buy in China. Pointing and saying 我要这个 works almost anywhere.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
要
yào
[yow]
want
To have a desire to possess or do something.
我要一杯咖啡。
I want a cup of coffee.
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word used to point to something near the speaker.
这条线很直。
This line is very straight.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common classifier used with many nouns, as in 'this one' or 'this goal.'
这个办法可以帮助控糖。
This method can help control blood sugar.
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