Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
The correct answer to this test is B.
Analysis:
A. “买 (mǎi)” means to buy.
B. “要 (yào)” means to want.
C. “去 (qù)” means to go.
D. “想 (xiǎng)” means to think.
Note:
In this test, the measure word “个 (gè), ” which is more often used in spoken language is used to modify the nouns for dishes. But the measure word “盘 (pán)” is often used in written form and during formal occasions, e.g. 一盘麻婆豆腐 (yì pán Mápó dòufu) Ma Po Tofu.
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This is very funny but I am in the start and there are many questions.
What about 想要?
It also means to want. But it is not used as 要 at restaurants. I learned it from my online Chinese resources.
Yes, but 想要 means to want fervently. The emotion is stronger.