How to Say ‘I'd like to know about both’ in Simplified Chinese
两种都想了解一下
liǎng zhǒng dōu xiǎng liǎo jiě yī xià
[lyahng jwung doh shyahng lyow-jyeh ee-shyah]
Phrase Breakdown
两种
liǎng zhǒng
two kinds; both types
Refers to two different kinds or types.
这两种我都想看看。
I want to take a look at both types.
Words in this phrase
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The number two, often used before measure words when comparing or discussing two options.
两种包间我都想看看。
I want to look at both kinds of private rooms.
种
zhǒng
[jwung]
kind; type
A measure word for types or kinds. Here it is used to talk about two types of dining options.
这两种座位都适合聚餐。
Both of these two types of seating are suitable for group meals.
都想
dōu xiǎng
want both; want to...both
Shows that both options are desired.
我都想试试。
I want to try both.
Words in this phrase
都
dōu
[doh]
both; all
Used to include everything in a set. Here it means both options.
两种都想了解一下，再决定订哪一种。
I want to learn about both options first, then decide which one to book.
想
xiǎng
[shyahng]
to want; would like to
Expresses desire or intention. Very common when making requests or stating preferences.
我想了解一下小包间的情况。
I’d like to learn a bit about the small private room situation.
了解一下
liǎo jiě yī xià
to learn about a little; to find out
Means to briefly get information or know more about something.
我想了解一下价格。
I want to find out the price.
Words in this phrase
了解
liǎo jiě
[lyow-jyeh]
to understand; to find out about
Means to get information or become familiar with something. Useful when asking about restaurant options.
我们想了解一下包间和大厅的区别。
We want to learn a bit about the difference between the private room and the main hall.
一下
yī xià
[ee-shyah]
a bit; briefly
Softens a verb and makes the request sound casual and polite.
我想先看一下，也想了解一下价格。
I’d like to take a look first, and also learn a bit about the price.
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