How to Say ‘I want to order’ in Traditional Chinese
我想點
💬 Usage Tip: Combine [我] and [想點] to express your choice of ordering.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Useful in cafés, night markets, and restaurants across Taiwan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
我想點一些小糕點搭配咖啡。
I want to order some pastries to go with the coffee.
想
[xiǎng]
want
Expresses a wish or desire for something.
我想點一杯咖啡，不加糖。
I want to order a cup of coffee, no sugar.
點
[diǎn]
order
To request to be served something, such as food or drink.
我想點一杯濃縮咖啡。
I want to order an espresso.
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