think【rèn wéi】： Chinese Words & Phrases

⭐ 认为 rènwéi
“认为” means “to think / to believe / to hold the opinion that.”
It is used when expressing your personal opinion or judgment about something.

🔹 Summary / Key Points
1️⃣ 认为 → more formal, logical opinion.
2️⃣觉得 → casual, personal feeling or impression.
3️⃣想 → desire, intention, or informal thought.

1️⃣ 认为 (rènwéi) – “to think / to consider / to believe”
Meaning / Use: Expresses an opinion or belief, usually more formal or logical.
Grammar / Notes:
• Often followed by a complete sentence.
• Can be used in written or formal speech.
2️⃣ 觉得 (juéde) – “to feel / to think”
Meaning / Use: Expresses a personal feeling, impression, or opinion; more casual than 認為.
Grammar / Notes:
• Often used in spoken language.
• Can describe emotions, senses, or judgments.
3️⃣ 想 (xiǎng) – “to want / to think / to miss”
Meaning / Use: Expresses desire, intention, or thinking about something.
Grammar / Notes:
• Can be followed by a verb (to express want/desire) or a sentence (to express thinking).
• Very common in daily conversation.

They are very similar, but there are still differences in how they are used:
• ✅ Frequent practice helps deepen understanding
• 🗣 Speaking out loud makes the differences even clearer

🎯 Wishing you success in learning and progress in Chinese!