Today’s word of the day is 想 (xiǎng) which means ‘to think’. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 想 (xiǎng).

想法 (xiǎngfǎ) Opinion

The first word is 想法 (xiǎngfǎ) which means ‘opinion’. Let’s look at each character of this word, 想 means ‘to think’ and 法 means ‘way’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我们每个人都有不同的想法。(Wǒmen měi ge rén dōu yǒu bùtóng de xiǎngfǎ.) Each of us has different opinions.

想念 (xiǎngniàn) To miss someone or something

Another word we can create with 想 (xiǎng) is 想念 (xiǎngniàn). This means ‘to miss someone or something’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我很想念我的家人。(Wǒ hěn xiǎngniàn wǒ de jiārén.) I miss my family very much.

想要 (xiǎng yào) To want

Finally, we can create the word 想要 (xiǎng yào) which means ‘to want’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我想要一杯水。(Wǒ xiǎng yào yī bēi shuǐ.) I want a glass of water.