How to Say ‘Yes’ in Simplified Chinese
要的
yào de
[yao duh]
💬 Usage Tip: [要的] is a short spoken reply meaning "yes, that's needed." It's common in service exchanges; compare [不用] for "no need."
Phrase Breakdown
要
yào
[yao]
to want; to need
In this phrase, it helps express what someone wants or requires.
这是您要的靠窗位子。
This is the window seat you wanted.
的
de
[duh]
particle marking description
Used after a verb or phrase to modify a noun, as in 'the one that is wanted.'
这是您要的靠窗位子。
This is the window seat you wanted.
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