"我想去中国。"

Translation: I want to go to China.

[KittyPickle]

Simple, just dig down.

[lacoreanita]

what's the difference between 想 and 要? in terms of 'to want'

[Punchabear1]

I'd say 要 is more direct and affirmative, like "I've made up my mind and this is what I want." Where 想 is more like casual, "would like". 想 can also mean to think about something, or to miss someone. Hope that helps give an idea of the feeling.

[shiro644179]

Me too

[AlnairGuev]

DON'T! go yet..

[Dan111_]

Why dont I need a zai after qu?

[ryuliong]

Zaì (在) = at

More often used in the present tense.

我在中國 = I am at/in China

[NicolleSin]

In another answer previously it said wo yao chu zhongguo and the answer was I need to go to China -- this one is I want to instead. It is a more literal translation but inconsistent. Why was it needs to before and want to was wrong??