Chinese · word
要
yào
want
/jɑʊ˥˩/verb
Meanings
- verb · A1
To want or desire something, or to ask for it when ordering.
我要一杯热茶。
- auxiliary · A1
To plan to or be going to do something.
我明天要去北京。
- auxiliary · A2
Must, should, or need to do something.
你生病了，要多喝水。
Appears in 29 scenarios
Order a coffeeOrder your drink at the counter and say how you want it. Ask for a priceAsk the shopkeeper how much an item costs. Buy bottled waterChoose a bottle of water and pay at the kiosk. Ask someone to repeatAsk someone to speak more slowly or repeat what they said. Order lunchPick your sandwich and a side dish at a casual spot. Buy a train ticketAsk for a one-way ticket to another city at the counter.
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