想
Character Breakdown
Components: 相 + 心
Mutual feelings in the heart — to think, to want
Details
| Pinyin | xiǎng |
| Meanings | to think, want |
| Stroke Count | 13 |
| Radical | 心 (#61 — heart) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 1, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #99 most common |
Words Containing 想
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 想 | xiǎng | to think, want | HSK 1 |
| 理想 | lǐxiǎng | ideal | HSK 4 |
| 感想 | gǎnxiǎng | Feel | HSK 5 |
| 思想 | sīxiǎng | thought | HSK 5 |
| 想念 | xiǎngniàn | miss | HSK 5 |
| 幻想 | huànxiǎng | fantasy | HSK 5 |
| 梦想 | mèngxiǎng | Dream | HSK 5 |
| 想象 | xiǎngxiàng | imagine | HSK 5 |
| 不堪设想 | bùkānshèxiǎng | inconceivable | HSK 6 |
| 猜想 | cāixiǎng | to suppose, to guess | HSK 6 |
| 畅想 | chàngxiǎng | to imagine freely | HSK 6 |
| 构想 | gòuxiǎng | to conceive, concept | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 想 mean in Chinese?
想 (xiǎng) means "to think, want" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 想 have?
The Chinese character 想 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
What is the radical of 想?
The radical of 想 is 心 (heart, Kangxi radical #61).