How is 设想 pronounced?

设想 is pronounced “shè xiǎng” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 设想?

设想 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 6verbverb / noun

设想

Traditional: 設想

shè xiǎng

设想 (shè xiǎng) means “to imagine; to assume; to envisage; tentative plan; to have consideration for”. It is an HSK 6 Chinese word (traditional 設想) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 设想

Practice each character:

想

Example

我们设想一下未来的生活。

Wǒmen shèxiǎng yīxià wèilái de shēnghuó.

Let's imagine what life will be like in the future.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 设想 mean?: 设想 (shè xiǎng) means “to imagine; to assume; to envisage; tentative plan; to have consideration for”. It is an HSK 6 word.
How is 设想 pronounced?: 设想 is pronounced “shè xiǎng” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 设想?: 设想 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-05-27