# Mandarin Chinese: Saying What You Want

Difficulty: beginner

Use '我要' (I want) to start your order. Put any adjective, like '热' (hot), directly before the noun. So, '我要 + 热 + 咖啡' gives you 'I want hot coffee'.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [咖啡](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/coffee.md) | /kā fēi/ | Coffee |
| [热](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/hot.md) | /rè/ | Hot |
| [我要](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/i-want.md) | /wǒ yào/ | I want |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Saying What You Want" in Mandarin Chinese?

Use '我要' (I want) to start your order. Put any adjective, like '热' (hot), directly before the noun. So, '我要 + 热 + 咖啡' gives you 'I want hot coffee'.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Basic Greetings](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/basic-greetings.md) (beginner)
- [Size with Measure Word 杯](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/size-with-measure-word.md) (beginner)
- [The Four Tones](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/the-four-tones.md) (beginner)

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