How to Say ‘Would you like’ in Simplified Chinese
有什么想
💬 Usage Tip: Invitation to express a desire.
🇨🇳 In China: Polite way to ask for preferences.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
有
[yǒu]
to have
To possess, own, or hold for use.
你有什么想吃的吗？
Do you have anything you want to eat?
什么
[shén me]
what
Used to ask about something unknown.
你有什么想建议的？
Do you have any suggestions?
想
[xiǎng]
to want
To have a desire to do something or for something to happen.
我想知道你的意见。
I want to know your opinion.
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