How to Say ‘We would like’ in Simplified Chinese
我们想要
💬 Usage Tip: A polite phrase for expressing group desires or requests.
🇨🇳 In China: Group dynamics are important in Chinese culture, often expressed in such phrases.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我们
[wǒ men]
we
Refers to the speaker and at least one other person.
我们想要一张靠窗的桌子。
We want a table by the window.
想要
[xiǎng yào]
want
Desires something.
我们想要预定晚餐。
We want to book a dinner.
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