请给我…
qǐng gěi wǒ…
Please give me…
How to say "I want this" in Chinese
我要这个
wǒ yào zhège
I want this
Grammar and structure
The structure is 我 (I) + 要 (want) + 这个 (this). It's a basic subject-verb-object sentence.
When to use it
Use this when you want a specific item or choice. It's informal and direct, suitable for casual situations. In more polite contexts, you might add 请 (please) but it's not necessary. Be aware that 要 can also mean "need," so context matters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “I want this” in Chinese?
“I want this” in Chinese is 我要这个 (wǒ yào zhège).
How do you pronounce 我要这个?
我要这个 is pronounced wǒ yào zhège.
More phrases for this situation
Tomyo
Learn Chinese with spaced repetition
Remember 我要这个 and hundreds of other phrases with smart reviews, audio and examples.