How to Say ‘I really want to’ in Simplified Chinese
我很想
wǒ hěn xiǎng
[waw hun shyang]
💬 Usage Tip: [很想] is a common way to say "really want to" before another action, like [我很想去] or [我很想再聊一会儿]. Here [很] really does add emphasis, not just fill out the sentence.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The pronoun for yourself, meaning “I” or “me.”
我很想跟你继续聊。
I really want to keep talking with you.
很想
hěn xiǎng
really want; miss very much
Depending on context, it can express strong desire or deep missing/longing.
我很想去。
I really want to go.
Words in this phrase
很
hěn
[hun]
very; quite
An adverb used to soften or strengthen adjectives and feelings, often translated as “very.”
我很想跟你换个安静一点的地方。
I really want to move with you to a slightly quieter place.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
want to; would like to
A verb expressing desire, intention, or that you feel like doing something.
我很想继续跟你聊天。
I’d really like to keep chatting with you.
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