How to Say ‘I want to; I'd like to’ in Traditional Chinese
我想
wǒ xiǎng
[waw shyang]
💬 Usage Tip: [我想] often softens what you say, so it can mean "I'd like to," not just a strong "I want to." In service situations, [我想確認] sounds more natural than a blunt direct request.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
First-person pronoun used when making or changing a reservation.
我想改今晚的訂位時間。
I want to change tonight’s reservation time.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
want to; would like to; think
Used to politely express intention, such as wanting to confirm or cancel a booking.
我想確認取消是否需要付費。
I would like to confirm whether canceling requires a fee.
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