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How to Say ‘I'd like to talk with you’ in Simplified Chinese

我想跟您谈谈

wǒ xiǎng gēn nín tán tán

[wo shyang gēn neen tántan]

💬 Usage Tip: Saying a verb twice, as in 谈谈, softens it to "have a little talk". It works with other verbs too: 看看 "take a look", 想想 "think it over".

🇨🇳 In China: Starting with 我想 "I'd like to" plus a softened verb is a gentle, non-confrontational way to bring up money with a superior.

Phrase Breakdown

我想

wǒ xiǎng

I would like to

我 (wǒ) means 'I' and 想 (xiǎng) means 'would like to'. Two third tones together, so 我 is said like wó.

Example

我想喝茶。

I'd like to drink tea.

Words in this phrase

我

wǒ

[wo]

The speaker referring to themselves.

Example

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.

Example

我想多听听贵公司的介绍。

I would like to hear more about your company’s introduction.

跟您谈谈

gēn nín tán tán

have a talk with you

跟 (gēn) means 'with'. 谈谈 (tántan) means 'to have a chat'. Repeating the verb softens it, and the second 谈 is said lightly.

Example

我们谈谈这个问题吧。

Let's talk about this issue.

Words in this phrase

跟

gēn

[gēn]

to; with

Marks the person you talk to or do something with.

Example

我跟同事开会。

I have a meeting with my colleagues.

您

nín

[neen]

you (polite)

A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.

Example

很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。

It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.

谈谈

tán tán

[tántan]

to talk about; to discuss

Reduplicated form of 谈, making the request sound softer and more casual.

Example

我们谈谈这个问题吧。

Let's talk about this problem.

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