想
Meaning:
to believe, to wish for; to consider, to plan, to think
HSK 1
Frequency:
#2459
Pinyin:
xiǎng
Strokes:
13
Radical:
心
How to Write 想 - 13 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "想" in Chinese
The Chinese character 想 (xiǎng) means "to believe, to wish for; to consider, to plan, to think". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 13 strokes. Common words containing 想 include: 不想, 休想, 假想.
📚 Words and Phrases with 想
Common words containing this character
不想
unexpectedly; to one's surprise
HSK 2
休想
don't think (that)
HSK 2
假想
imaginary
HSK 2
冥想
to meditate
HSK 2
回想
to recall
HSK 2
梦想
(fig.) to dream of
HSK 2
妄想
to attempt vainly
HSK 2
幻想
to fantasize; to imagine
HSK 2
心想
to think to oneself; to think
HSK 2
念想
to miss (the presence of); to cherish the memory of
HSK 2
💬 Example Sentences with 想
See how "想" is used in context
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我想你。
I miss you.
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你想吃什么？
What do you want to eat?
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我想学中文。
I want to learn Chinese.
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: mind
Semantic component: 心
Phonetic component: 相
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "想"?
- The pinyin is xiǎng
- How many strokes does "想" have?
- It has 13 strokes
- What does "想" mean?
- to believe, to wish for; to consider, to plan, to think
- What is the radical of "想"?
- The radical is "心"