Chinese phrase
我要〜！ wǒ yào 〜
Meaning
I want ___!
When to use it
States that the speaker wants something. It is a simple, direct way to express a want in casual speech.
Example dialogue
妈妈，我要草莓！ mā mā wǒ yào cǎo méi
Mom, I want strawberries!
好，买一盒。 hǎo mǎi yì hé
All right, I'll buy a pack.