How to Say ‘Are you wanting to know’ in Simplified Chinese
您是想了解
nín shì xiǎng liǎo jiě
[neen shir shyang lyao-jyeh]
💬 Usage Tip: [是想...] in questions often softens the wording: [您是想了解...] is more like "are you looking to know..." than a blunt "do you want." This pattern is common in customer service because it sounds polite and helpful.
🇨🇳 In China: Using [您] instead of [你] is standard polite service speech in China. Staff may phrase things this way to sound respectful even in casual restaurants.
Phrase Breakdown
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful way to say 'you,' often used in customer service.
您好，您是想了解订位规则吗？
Hello, would you like to understand the reservation rules?
是想
shì xiǎng
want to / are wanting to
Used to express intention or desire in a polite, natural way.
我想买票。
I want to buy a ticket.
Words in this phrase
是
shì
[shir]
to be
A linking verb meaning 'to be' or used for emphasis in a sentence.
您是想了解取消规定，还是订位时间？
Are you wanting to understand the cancellation policy, or the reservation time?
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
to want; would like to
Expresses intention politely.
您是想了解最晚几点可以取消吗？
Would you like to know the latest time you can cancel?
了解
liǎo jiě
[lyao-jyeh]
to understand; to learn about
Used when asking about getting information or understanding something.
您是想了解订位取消的规定吗？
Would you like to learn about the reservation cancellation policy?
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