How to Say ‘I want one, thank you.’ in Traditional Chinese
要一個，謝謝。
yào yī gè xiè xiè
[yào Yī guh shyeh-shyeh]
💬 Usage Tip: 一 changes to a rising tone before 個, so 一個 is said (yí ge), not (yī ge).
Phrase Breakdown
要一個，
yào yī gè
I want one,
要 (yào) means 'want'. 一個 (yí ge) means 'one (of something)'. Here 一 changes to the second tone (yí) because it comes before the fourth-tone 個.
我要一個。
I want one.
Words in this phrase
要
yào
[yào]
want
Have a desire to possess or do something.
他說他不想要在這裡停車。
He said he doesn't want to stop here.
一
yī
[Yī]
one
Refers to a single instance or unit.
再試一次。
Try once again.
個
gè
[guh]
general classifier
A very common measure word used with many nouns, like people, places, and objects.
那個地方比較好找。
That place is easier to find.
謝謝。
xiè xiè
thank you.
謝謝 (xièxie) means 'thank you'. The first syllable is fourth tone and the second is light and neutral.
謝謝你！
Thank you!
Words in this phrase
謝謝
xiè xiè
[shyeh-shyeh]
thank you
A polite expression used to show gratitude.
面試結束後別忘了說謝謝。
Don't forget to say thank you after the interview ends.
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