How to Say ‘I'd like to apply for’ in Simplified Chinese
我想办
wǒ xiǎng bàn
[wo shyang bàn]
💬 Usage Tip: 办 (bàn) means "to handle, get done" and is the go-to verb for any paperwork. Swap in what you need: 我想办银行卡 "I'd like to get a bank card".
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
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.
办
bàn
[bàn]
to handle; to do (a procedure)
Verb meaning to take care of paperwork or formalities.
我要去银行办手续。
I need to go to the bank to handle the paperwork.
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