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“imagine” in Chinese

Chinese

Also设想 (shè xiǎng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎng xiàng

Example

我无法想象他会这么做。wǒ wú fǎ xiǎng xiàng tā huì zhè me zuò

I can't imagine him doing that.

Illustration for 想象 (imagine)

How to say “imagine” in Chinese

“Imagine” in Chinese is 想象 (xiǎng xiàng).

The mind gives shape to what is not directly present, whether a scene, a person, or a possible outcome.

Full entry for 想象: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 想象

在科学研究中，研究者需要想象新的可能性。zài kē xué yán jiū zhōng yán jiū zhě xū yào xiǎng xiàng xīn de kě néng xìng

In scientific research, researchers need to imagine new possibilities.

Tips for using 想象

  • English speakers often use "think" for both ideas and judgments, but this word focuses on mentally constructing a situation rather than deciding that something is true.

Other Chinese words for “imagine”

你能设想明天完全没网络吗？nǐ néng shè xiǎng míng tiān wán quán méi wǎng luò ma

Can you imagine having no internet at all tomorrow?

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