How to use 想 (xiǎng) to say “I think” or “I want” in Chinese

by | Aug 19, 2021 | Basics

xiǎng

to want; to consider

xiǎng

to want; to consider

FUNCTION

The verb 想 (xiǎng) means “to want”. You can use it to tell your friends what you want to do, or eat, or drink:

喝咖啡。

xiǎng hē kāfēi.
I want to drink coffee.

喝什么咖啡?

xiǎng hē shénme kāfēi?
What coffee do you want to drink?

STRUCTURE

Subject + 想 + verb

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