想 xiǎng
to think / to want / to miss
想 (xiǎng) is a triple-threat: think, want to, and miss. 我想去, 我想你, 我想一想. It turns basic vocabulary into intention and opinion.
How to use 想
我想 ___
I want to ___ / I miss ___
你觉得 ___？
What do you think about ___?
我觉得 ___
I think ___
因为 ___，所以 ___
Because ___, so ___
Words used with 想
想
xiǎng
to want / to think / to miss
想要
xiǎng yào
to want (emphatic)
家
jiā
home / family
妈妈
māma
mom / mother
爸爸
bàba
dad / father
Frequently asked questions
What does 想 (xiǎng) mean in Chinese?
想 (xiǎng) means "to think / to want / to miss" in Chinese. 想 (xiǎng) is a triple-threat: think, want to, and miss. 我想去, 我想你, 我想一想. It turns basic vocabulary into intention and opinion.
How do you use 想 in a sentence?
The core pattern is "我想 ___" (I want to ___ / I miss ___). Once you know this block, you can reuse it with many other words to build full sentences.
What words are commonly used with 想?
Common words that pair with 想 include 想, 想要. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 想 (xiǎng) and 看 / 听 (kàn / tīng)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 想 means "to think / to want / to miss"; 看 / 听 means "to see / to listen". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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