How to Say ‘I want this’ in Traditional Chinese
我要這個
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced as (wo yao zhe-ge). Useful when pointing at menu items!
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Sometimes pointing is just as effective as speaking; body language is key.
Phrase Breakdown
我
I
Refers to oneself; the person speaking.
我是學生。
I am a student.
要
want
Expresses a desire or need for something.
我要去公園。
I want to go to the park.
這個
this
Signals proximity or refers to something close by.
這個很好吃。
This is delicious.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I
A pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
我要這個菜。
I want this dish.
要
[yào]
want
To desire or wish for something.
我要這台電腦。
I want this computer.
這
[zhè]
this
Referring to a person or thing close at hand or being indicated.
這是我的家。
This is my home.
個
[gè]
measure word
Used in Chinese to quantify nouns.
這個是我的。
This one is mine.
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