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想
xiǎng
Description
“想”是一个很常用的词，可以表示心里的愿望，也可以表示思考或者思念别人。
"想" is a very common word that can express a wish, thinking, or missing someone.
我们常说“我想吃饭”“我在想问题”“我很想你”。
We often say "我想吃饭" (I want to eat), "我在想问题" (I am thinking about a problem), and "我很想你" (I miss you very much).
Meanings
想xiǎng
to want to; would like to
我想喝一杯茶。
I want to drink a cup of tea.
想xiǎng
to think; to consider
让我想一想。
Let me think.
想xiǎng
to miss (someone)
我很想我的家人。
I miss my family very much.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as an auxiliary “想” means “want to,” softer and more about desire than “要.”
- Etymology
from 心 (heart) plus 相 (phonetic), suggesting activity of the mind.
In videos
“池哥，人带回来了，这小子他妈想逃出国。”
“不知道，可能那个时候她可能想，哦，”
“就是想说能不能让宝贝再感动一次”
“如果客人想吃可口的汉堡，”
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