想 (xiǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 想 (xiǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 想 (xiǎng) means "to think". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 想 stroke by stroke?

想 has 13 strokes. The radical is 心. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 想 and 㥯?

想 (xiǎng) and 㥯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 想?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 心. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 想?

Common words containing 想 include: 想要 (xiǎng yào) — to want; 想法 (xiǎng fǎ) — idea; 想象 (xiǎng xiàng) — to imagine.

How to Write 想

The character 想 (xiǎng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

想 is pronounced xiǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to think.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 想 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 想

想要 xiǎng yào

to want

想法 xiǎng fǎ

idea

想象 xiǎng xiàng

to imagine

Example Sentences

我想要喝咖啡。

wǒ xiǎng yào hē kā fēi

I want to drink coffee.

你的想法很好。

nǐ de xiǎng fǎ hěn hǎo

Your idea is very good.

想象力很重要。

xiǎng xiàng lì hěn zhòng yào

Imagination is very important.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

恿 yǒng

悉 xī

Practice Writing 想 (xiǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 想

What does 想 (xiǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 想 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 想 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 想?

What common words use 想?

How to Write 想 (xiǎng)