How to use 想 (xiǎng) in Mandarin Chinese?

想 xiǎng GRAMMAR

HSK 1 · Grammar note

想 — how to use it in Chinese

think; want; miss

Modal verbs

Explanation

Can express desire ("want") or thought/opinion ("think").

Example sentences

我 wǒ 想 xiǎng 你 nǐ

I miss you.

他 tā 想 xiǎng 吃 chī 饭 fàn

He wants to eat.

我 wǒ 想 xiǎng 明天 míng tiān 去 qù 公园 gōng yuán

I want to go to the park tomorrow.

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