Learn a Chinese Character - 想 (xiǎng) - Think

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 心 (heart radical)

Stroke Count: 13 (13 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 相 + 心 (mutual + heart)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiǎng (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

想 primarily means think, and is used in various contexts related to thought and consideration.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 想法 (xiǎng fǎ) - idea
• 想象 (xiǎng xiàng) - imagination
• 想念 (xiǎng niàn) - miss

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

想 is primarily used as a verb to describe thinking, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of thought and consideration.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 想 reflects the importance of thought and consideration in traditional practices such as philosophy and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 想 as "mutual heart" - the 相 represents mutual, and 心 means heart, together forming the concept of thinking.