想法

xiǎng fǎ

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HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Very common

Definitions

1. way of thinking; opinion; notion
2. to think of a way (to do sth)

Word relationships

Related words

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点子

diǎn zi

spot

A colloquial term for a creative idea or suggestion.

思考

sī kǎo

to reflect on

The process of thinking, whereas 想法 is the resulting thought or opinion.

Synonyms

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主意

zhǔ yi

plan

When expressing a personal plan or suggestion, as in 你有什么主意？

看法

kàn fǎ

way of looking at a thing

When focusing on a viewpoint or opinion, as in 我对这件事有自己的看法。

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 有 (to have an idea) or 没(有) (to have no idea), e.g., 我有个想法. It does not pair with 做 to mean 'produce an idea'.

Common mistakes

想法 means 'thought' or 'opinion' as a noun, but not the verb 'to think'. To say 'I think that...', use 觉得 or 认为, not 想法.

Example Sentences

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我们的想法完全一致。

Our ideas are completely unanimous.

他的想法和现实脱节了。

His ideas are out of touch with reality.

他的想法很单纯。

His thinking is very simple.

他的想法太荒唐了。

His idea is too ridiculous.

这个想法本身很好。

The idea itself is good.

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Child Words of 想法

to think (about)

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