How to Say ‘I kind of want’ in Simplified Chinese
我有点想
wǒ yǒu diǎn xiǎng
[waw yo-dyen shyang]
💬 Usage Tip: [有点] before a feeling or wish often means "kind of" or "a bit," making it softer. Compare [我有点累] "I'm a bit tired" and [我有点想吃甜的] "I kind of want something sweet."
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun used when talking about your own preference.
我有点想喝热拿铁。
I kind of want to drink a hot latte.
有点
yǒu diǎn
[yo-dyen]
a little; kind of
Softens what you say, making it sound less strong and more natural.
我有点想试试卡布奇诺。
I kind of want to try a cappuccino.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
want to; feel like
Expresses a present desire, often based on mood.
下雨天我想喝摩卡。
On rainy days I feel like drinking a mocha.
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