Wo yao zhege (我要这个): I'll take it

我要这个。

wǒ yào zhège

I'll take it

Character breakdown

我

wǒ

要

want

yào

这

this

zhè

个

(measure word)

gè

Grammar and structure

The phrase is 我 (I) + 要 (want) + 这个 (this one). 这个 is a demonstrative pronoun meaning "this."

Variations and politeness

我想要这个

wǒ xiǎng yào zhège

I would like this. — More polite because of 想要 (would like).

我要这个东西

wǒ yào zhège dōngxi

I want this thing. — Slightly more colloquial and specific.

Mini dialogue

你想要什么？

nǐ xiǎng yào shénme?

What do you want?

我要这个。

wǒ yào zhège.

I'll take this.

When to use it

Appropriate

When you are in a shop and want to buy something you can point at.
When you want to be direct and clear about your choice.
When you are in a casual setting, like a market or small store.

Avoid when

When you need to be very polite, such as in a high-end store; use 我想要这个 instead.
When you are not pointing at the item; the phrase requires a clear referent, so if the item is not visible, say 我要买这个.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "I'll take this" in Chinese?

You can say "wǒ yào zhège" (我要这个). It literally means "I want this one" and is commonly used in shops.

How do you pronounce "wǒ yào zhège"?

It is pronounced "wǒ yào zhège" with the third tone on wǒ, fourth tone on yào, fourth tone on zhè, and neutral tone on ge.

When do you use "wǒ yào zhège"?

Use it when you are in a shop and want to indicate that you will take a particular item, usually while pointing at it. It is direct and suitable for casual shopping.