How to Say ‘I want to; I will’ in Traditional Chinese
我要
wǒ yào
[waw yao]
💬 Usage Tip: [我要] can mean either "I want to" or "I'm going to / I need to," depending on context. In service situations like [我要通知你們], it often sounds more like a practical intention than a strong personal desire.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The speaker refers to themselves.
我要先確認規定。
I need to confirm the rules first.
要
yào
[yao]
want to; need to; going to
Used to express intention, need, or future action.
我要取消今晚的訂位。
I want to cancel tonight’s reservation.
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