How to Say ‘I want to’ in Simplified Chinese
我想
wǒ xiǎng
[waw shyang]
💬 Usage Tip: [我想] can sound softer than a direct statement, especially when discussing plans with a doctor: [我想先固定三餐时间]. It often works like "I'm thinking of…" as much as "I want to…".
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun used to talk about oneself.
我想先从按时吃饭开始。
I want to start with eating on time first.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
to want; to think
Can express desire, intention, or a thought, depending on context.
我想把目标定得简单一点。
I want to make the goal a bit simpler.
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