思想 (sīxiǎng): thought; thinking

Meanings

1 thought; thinking
2 ideology; idea

Characters

思

sī

to think; to consider

想

xiǎng

to think; to want

Examples

HSK 2

这本书改变了我的思想。

Zhè běn shū gǎibiàn le wǒ de sīxiǎng.

This book changed my way of thinking.

HSK 3

他的思想很先进。

Tā de sīxiǎng hěn xiānjìn.

His thinking is very progressive.

HSK 7-9

孔子的思想影响了中国几千年。

Kǒngzǐ de sīxiǎng yǐngxiǎng le Zhōngguó jǐqiān nián.

Confucius's thought has influenced China for thousands of years.

Tips

usage

思想 often refers to a systematic set of ideas or philosophy, not just casual thoughts. For everyday thinking, use 想法 (idea/opinion) instead.

In Pop Culture

毛泽东思想 Máo Zédōng sīxiǎng

Mao Zedong Thought

Mao's political ideology — core concept in modern Chinese history.

Stroke Order

思 sī

想 xiǎng

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