Chinese phrase
我想要〜 wǒ xiǎng yào 〜
Meaning
I want ___
When to use it
It expresses a desire or request for something. It is a simple way to say what is wanted, often when ordering or asking for an item.
Example dialogue
我想要一杯咖啡。 wǒ xiǎng yào yì bēi kā fēi
I want a cup of coffee.
好的，马上来。 hǎo de mǎ shàng lái
Sure, coming right up.