我想要这个
wǒ xiǎng yào zhège
The English phrase "I want this" is translated into Chinese as 我想要这个 (wǒ xiǎng yào zhège).
我想要这个 is a phrase used to express a desire to possess or obtain a specific object.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 我 (I) + 想 (would like to) + 要 (want) + 这个 (this).
Which one should you use?
While 我想要这个 expresses a desire or preference, the alternative 我要这个 is more direct and can sound more demanding or assertive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 这个 can be used to point to any singular object near the speaker.
How do you pronounce it?
wǒ xiǎng yào zhège
Did you know?
- Chinese speakers often use 'measure words' between 这个 and the object, meaning you cannot simply say 'this book' but must say 'this [volume] book'.
- While 想要 means 'want', the character 想 on its own means 'to think' or 'to miss someone', reflecting the idea that wanting something begins with thinking about it.
- If you point at an object and say 这个 (this) with a rising tone, it can function as a question asking 'Is it this one?', removing the need for a verb entirely.
Examples in context
- 在这家店，我想要这个。In this store, I want this.
- 请问，我想购买这个。Excuse me, I want to purchase this.
- 服务员，请给我这个。Waiter, please give me this.
- 我想要这个，多少钱？I want this, how much is it?
- 我想要这个。Wǒ xiǎng yào zhège.I want this.
- 我不喜欢那个，我想要这个。Wǒ bù xǐhuān nàge, wǒ xiǎng yào zhège.I don't like that, I want this one.
Example conversation
Two friends are shopping for toys.
- 浩然 Haoran浩然，你看这个机器人！Hào rán, nǐ kàn zhège jīqìrén!Haoran, look at this robot!
- 梓涵 Zihan哇，我想要这个。Wa, wǒ xiǎng yào zhège.Wow, I want this one.
- 浩然 Haoran它看起来很酷。Tā kàn qǐlái hěn kù.It looks very cool.
- 梓涵 Zihan我们买给梓涵吧。Wǒmen mǎi gěi Zǐhán ba.Let's buy it for Zihan.
