How to Say ‘I want this’ in Simplified Chinese
我要这个
💬 Usage Tip: [要] (yow) is a versatile verb meaning 'to want'.
🇨🇳 In China: Pointing at the menu or dishes is perfectly fine to communicate your choice.
Phrase Breakdown
我
I
Refers to oneself, the speaker.
我是学生。
I am a student.
要
want
Expresses a desire or intention to have something.
我要去商店。
I want to go to the store.
这个
this
Refers to a specific object that is close to the speaker.
这个很贵。
This is expensive.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I
Referring to oneself.
我要一个苹果。
I want an apple.
要
[yào]
want
To desire something.
我要吃饭。
I want to eat.
这
[zhè]
this
Referring to something nearby.
这个很好。
This is very good.
个
[gè]
piece, item
A measure word for general items.
一个苹果。
One apple.
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