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想要(xiǎngyào) — meaning, uses and examples

1. modal verb would like to (between 想 and 要 in strength)

   我想要换一份工作。

   Wǒ xiǎngyào huàn yī fèn gōngzuò.

   I would like to change jobs.

2. verb to want (something)

   孩子想要那个玩具。

   Háizi xiǎngyào nàge wánjù.

   The child wants that toy.