想 (xiǎng)

to think (about); to think of; to devise; to think (that); to believe

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 心 represents the meaning and 相 represents the sound.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“想，冀思也。从心，相聲。”

Components

Example sentences

  1. 我想哭。 — I feel like crying.
  2. 我想吐。 — I feel like throwing up.
  3. 我想家。 — I feel homesick.
  4. 想得好! — Good thinking!
  5. 我想你。 — I miss you.

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