How to Say ‘To go, please.’ in Simplified Chinese
我要带走。
💬 Usage Tip: A direct way to indicate the take-away option.
🇨🇳 In China: Take-away culture supports fast-paced urban lifestyles in China.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I
The pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
我是学生。
I am a student.
要
[yào]
want
To desire or wish for something.
我要喝水。
I want to drink water.
带走
[dài zǒu]
take away
To take something with you when you leave.
我要带走这个咖啡。
I want to take this coffee away.
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