Chinese phrase
我们打算要孩子 wǒ men dǎ suàn yào hái zi
Meaning
We intend to have children
When to use it
States that the speakers plan to have children. It is a straightforward way to share a family plan, often with a partner or close person.
Example dialogue
我们打算要孩子。 wǒ men dǎ suàn yào hái zi
We intend to have children.
太好了，你们打算什么时候开始？ tài hǎo le nǐ men dǎ suàn shén me shí hòu kāi shǐ
That's wonderful - when do you plan to start?