How to Say ‘I just wanted’ in Traditional Chinese
我只是想
💬 Usage Tip: Combines [我] (I), [只是] (just), and [想] (want) to convey a tentative wish or intent.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This phrase is useful for politely expressing desires in Taiwanese culture, where directness might be softened to preserve harmony.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I just want
Indicating a simple desire.
我只是想確認你沒事。
I just want to make sure you're okay.
只是
[zhǐ shì]
just
Simply.
我只是想確認你沒事。
I just want to make sure you're okay.
想
[xiǎng]
want
Desire or wish for something.
我只是想確認你沒事。
I just want to make sure you're okay.
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