How do you say want to see in Mandarin?

There are a few ways to say "want to see" in Mandarin, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* 想看 (xiǎng kàn): This is the most common and general way to say "want to see." It literally means "want to look at."

* 想要看 (xiǎng yào kàn): This is a more formal and emphatic way of saying "want to see." It emphasizes the desire to see something.

Informal:

* 要看 (yào kàn): This is a more casual way of saying "want to see." It's often used in spoken language or with close friends.

Examples:

* 我想看这部电影。 (Wǒ xiǎng kàn zhè bù diànyǐng.) I want to watch this movie. (Formal)

* 我想要去看那场演唱会。 (Wǒ xiǎng yào qù kàn nà chǎng yǎnchànghuì.) I want to go see that concert. (Formal)

* 我要去看一下我的朋友。 (Wǒ yào qù kàn yīxià wǒ de péngyou.) I want to go see my friend. (Informal)

Note:

* The word "看" (kàn) means "to look at" or "to watch."

* When using "想" (xiǎng) or "想要" (xiǎng yào), you can also add a "的" (de) after "看" for emphasis: 想看的 (xiǎng kàn de), 想要看的 (xiǎng yào kàn de).

Remember to choose the appropriate phrase based on the situation and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.