Mandarin Chinese: 想 + Verb (Polite Suggestion)
beginnerUse 想 (xiǎng) before a verb to express 'want to' or 'would like to' in a soft, polite way. It's less direct than 要 (yào). For example, 我想请你吃饭 (I'd like to invite you to eat) sounds much more romantic than 我要请你吃饭.
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What is "想 + Verb (Polite Suggestion)" in Mandarin Chinese?+
Use 想 (xiǎng) before a verb to express 'want to' or 'would like to' in a soft, polite way. It's less direct than 要 (yào). For example, 我想请你吃饭 (I'd like to invite you to eat) sounds much more romantic ...
Is this grammar topic for beginners?+
This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.
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