Chinese phrase
我要〜 wǒ yào 〜
Meaning
I want ___
When to use it
Expresses that the speaker wants something. It is a simple, direct way to state a desire or make a request, and polite words can soften it.
Example dialogue
我要一杯水。 wǒ yào yì bēi shuǐ
I'd like a glass of water, please.
好的，马上给你。 hǎo de mǎ shàng gěi nǐ
Okay, I'll get it for you right away.