How to Say ‘I want to’ in Simplified Chinese
我想
wǒ xiǎng
[waw shyang]
💬 Usage Tip: [想] before another verb often means "would like to" or "want to," not just "think." The pattern is easy to reuse: [我想问一下] "I'd like to ask," [我想看看] "I'd like to take a look."
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I / me
The first-person pronoun used to refer to yourself.
我想先确认一下车费。
I want to confirm the fare first.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
to want / would like to / to think
Often used to express desire, intention, or a thought.
我想用现金付款。
I would like to pay in cash.
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