xiǎng ㄒㄧㄤˇ soeng2 HSK 1 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • to think (about)
  • to think of; to devise
  • to think (that); to believe (that)
  • to desire; to want (to)
  • to miss (feel wistful about the absence of)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 想 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我想吃 I would like to eat.
  • 我想死 I want to die.
  • 快想! Think quickly!
  • 我想哭。 I feel like crying.
  • 我想吐。 I feel like throwing up.

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