How to Say ‘I'll buy this’ in Simplified Chinese
我买这个
wǒ mǎi zhè gè
[wǒ mǎi zhè gè]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese often just puts subject + verb + object: [我买这个] "I buy this / I'll take this." In the right situation, the present form naturally covers a decision you're making now.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wǒ]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我去了市场。
I went to the market.
买
mǎi
[mǎi]
buy
To acquire by paying money.
他买了一个新手机。
He bought a new phone.
这个
zhè gè
this
Indicating a specific item nearby.
喜欢这个。
I like this.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[zhè]
this
Referring to a specific and definite thing or idea.
这个故事太有趣了。
This story is very interesting.
个
gè
[gè]
unit
A measure word for items or individuals.
买一个苹果。
Buy an apple.
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