How to Say “I want to go to” in Chinese
Getting around · HSK 1
"I want to go to" in Chinese is 我要去 (wǒ yào qù). 我要去 (wǒ yào qù, "I want to go") is the core phrase for giving a taxi driver, asking directions, or stating a destination. Append the place: 我要去机场 (I want to go to the airport).
Primary translation
我要去
wǒ yào qù
When to use it
我要去 (wǒ yào qù, "I want to go") is the core phrase for giving a taxi driver, asking directions, or stating a destination. Append the place: 我要去机场 (I want to go to the airport). 要 implies firm intent; swap for 想 (xiǎng, would like) if you are casually considering: 我想去长城 (I would like to visit the Great Wall). Show the destination on your phone if pronunciation is uncertain; drivers prefer a screen.
Example sentences
我要去机场。
Wǒ yào qù jīchǎng.
I want to go to the airport.
请开到这个地址。
Qǐng kāi dào zhège dìzhǐ.
Please drive to this address.
这里离火车站远吗？
Zhèlǐ lí huǒchēzhàn yuǎn ma?
Is it far from here to the train station?