How to Say ‘I want to...’ in Traditional Chinese
我想
wǒ xiǎng
[waw shyang]
💬 Usage Tip: [我想] often softens what comes next, so it can feel more like "I'd like to..." than a blunt "I want." You can reuse it with another verb: [我想認識你] (I'd like to get to know you).
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun used to refer to yourself.
我想稱讚你今天的穿搭。
I want to compliment your outfit today.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
to think; to want
Often used to express intention, desire, or what you are about to say in a softer way.
我想跟你說，你今天很有型。
I want to tell you that you look very stylish today.
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