COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 想 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (mind) suggests the meaning, while 相 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 想 (xiǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to think (about)
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiǎng
想
to think (about)
Common words
lǐ xiǎng
理想
an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect
mèng xiǎng
梦想
(fig.) to dream of; dream
xiǎng fǎ
想法
way of thinking; opinion; notion; to think of a way (to do sth)
sī xiǎng
思想
thought; thinking; idea; ideology
xiǎng niàn
想念
to miss; to remember with longing; to long to see again
xiǎng xiàng
想象
to imagine; to envision; imagination
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 想
Say “xiǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 想
Common words and phrases
lǐ xiǎng
an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect
mèng xiǎng
(fig.) to dream of; dream
xiǎng fǎ
way of thinking; opinion; notion; to think of a way (to do sth)
sī xiǎng
thought; thinking; idea; ideology
xiǎng niàn
to miss; to remember with longing; to long to see again
xiǎng xiàng
to imagine; to envision; imagination
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“想”。
Zhège zì shì “xiǎng”.
This character is “想”.
我正在学习“想”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiǎng” zì.
I am learning the character “想”.
请写一遍“想”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiǎng”.
Please write “想” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 想?
想 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 想 (xiǎng) mean?
想 (xiǎng) means to think (about).
What is the radical of 想?
The radical of 想 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.