How to Say ‘I want rice’ in Simplified Chinese
我要米饭
wǒ yào mǐ fàn
[wo yaow mǐfàn]
💬 Usage Tip: 我要 + item is the simplest way to order; just swap the item: 我要饺子 "I want dumplings".
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
要
yào
[yaow]
to want; need to; going to
A common word showing desire, necessity, or future intention depending on context.
你要早点休息。
You need to rest early.
米饭
mǐ fàn
[mǐfàn]
cooked rice
Steamed white rice, a staple served with most Chinese meals.
我要一碗米饭。
I want a bowl of rice.
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