How to say “I want this one” in Chinese

“I want this one” in Chinese is 我要这个。, written in pinyin as Wǒ yào zhège..

我要这个。

Wǒ yào zhège.

I want this one.

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What each part of 我要这个。 actually means.

When you use it

Point at the menu item while you say it. Works in restaurants, markets and shops alike.

Use 我要这个。 in restaurant situations. Order food, ask for the bill, handle spice levels.

Common questions

How do you say "I want this one" in Chinese?
"I want this one" in Chinese is 我要这个。 — written in pinyin as Wǒ yào zhège.. It is a restaurant phrase you would use in China.
What does 我要这个。 mean in Chinese?
我要这个。 (Wǒ yào zhège.) means "I want this one". Broken down word by word: 我 (wǒ) means "I / me"; 要 (yào) means "to want"; 这个 (zhège) means "this one".
When would you use "I want this one" in Chinese?
Point at the menu item while you say it. Works in restaurants, markets and shops alike. You would say 我要这个。 (Wǒ yào zhège.) in everyday conversation.

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