How to Say ‘I want to’ in Simplified Chinese
我想
wǒ xiǎng
[waw shyang]
💬 Usage Tip: [我想] often means "I'd like to" or "I'm thinking of," softer than a strong "I want." That's why it works well in polite conversation: [我想问一下] or [我想了解一下].
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used when stating your own intentions or interests.
我想了解贵公司的团队氛围。
I want to understand your company’s team atmosphere.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
to want; to think
Often means “to want” when followed by a verb, useful for polite questions and intentions.
我想多听听贵公司的介绍。
I would like to hear more about your company’s introduction.
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