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How to Say ‘I choose’ in Traditional Chinese

我選

wǒ xuǎn

[waw shywen]

💬 Usage Tip: [選] means "choose," and [我選...] is a direct way to state your choice. You can plug in many options after it: [我選中焙] or [我選綜合配方].

Phrase Breakdown

[waw]

I; me

The speaker referring to themselves.

Example

我選這款帶果香的豆子。

I choose this bean with fruity aroma.

xuǎn

[shywen]

choose; select

Used when choosing a bean origin or roast type.

Example

今天我選中焙,不選深焙。

Today I choose medium roast, not dark roast.

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