想法 xiǎngfǎ way of thinking
way of thinking; opinion; notion; to think of a way (to do something)
How to remember 想法: 想 think about + 法 law = way of thinking.
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How it is used
- Noun for an idea, opinion, or way of thinking - 你有什么想法? (nǐ yǒu shénme xiǎngfǎ?) - what do you think/what's your take?
- Distinct from 主意 (zhǔyi), which leans toward a concrete plan or solution to a problem, and 意见 (yìjiàn), which often implies a critical or dissenting opinion.
- 改变想法 (gǎibiàn xiǎngfǎ) - change one's mind.
Example sentences
- 想法很重要。 Xiǎngfǎ hěn zhòngyào.Ideas matter.
- 那是你的想法。 Nà shì nǐ de xiǎngfǎ.That's your opinion.
- 电脑记录证明了我的想法是对的。 Diànnǎo jìlù zhèngmíngle wǒ de xiǎngfa shì duì de.The computer records prove that my ideas were correct.