想 — meaning in English

English meaning

• envision verb To imagine something as a future possibility, often in vivid detail.
• fancy verb British informal: to want or feel attracted to something or someone.
• mean verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
• think verb To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.

Senses

想 is used for these senses in English:

• envision (transitive) To conceive or see something within one's mind. To imagine.
• fancy To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
• mean (transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
• think (intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
• would like Used to politely express a want or desire [with infinitive].

fancy — full definition

1. verb British informal: to want or feel attracted to something or someone.
2. adjective Elaborate, decorative, or of a superior grade.
3. noun A sudden liking, whim, or the imagination itself.

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