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want

想要

xiǎng yào

To desire or wish to have something.

Standard Mapping

Chinese
想要
Pinyin
xiǎng yào
Meaning
希望获得某物
Note
Manual sentence use only in this batch.

Meaning and Usage

Use “want” for 想要 in manually authored sentences. Batch generation is disabled until broader complement rules are defined.

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Mapping Boundary

Correct Mapping

I want that → 我想要那个。

Incorrect Mapping or Split

I wants that → 我想要那个。

Reason

The token stays in canonical base form.

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