How to Say ‘Want’ in Simplified Chinese
想要
xiǎng yào
[xiǎng yào]
💬 Usage Tip: 想要 is a natural way to say you want something: 我想要一杯咖啡. You can swap in other things after it, like 我想要中杯.
Phrase Breakdown
想要
xiǎng yào
[xiǎng yào]
want
Expresses a desire or wish.
我想要一杯美式咖啡。
I want a cup of Americano coffee.
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