想象

xiǎng xiàng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Very common

Definitions

1. to imagine; to envision
2. imagination

Word relationships

Related words

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联想

lián xiǎng

Lenovo

'联想'指由某人或某事想起相关的人或事，是一种由此及彼的思维过程，与'想象'不完全相同。

Synonyms

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幻想

huàn xiǎng

delusion

二者均可表示在脑海中形成想法或画面，但'想象'更侧重基于现实的构想，'幻想'更侧重不切实际的空想。

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Some learners confuse 想象 (xiǎngxiàng, imagine) with 想像 (also xiǎngxiàng), which is a variant; 想象 is the recommended standard form, while 想像 is also used but less preferred.

Example Sentences

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我无法想象没有音乐的生活。

I can't imagine life without music.

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Words Containing 想象

想象力

xiǎng xiàng lì

imagination

Child Words of 想象

to think (about)

elephant