I'm thinking about/of

Writer’s Note

Important tip! You want to avoid saying "I’m thinking to" because it is grammatically incorrect.

Example:
❌ "I’m thinking to change my mind" or "I’m thinking to make pasta" are incorrect.
✅ You want to aim for "I’m thinking of" + gerund’ or "I’m thinking about verb+ing".

Both "I’m thinking about" and "I’m thinking of" are used to talk about something you're considering or imagining. They’re often interchangeable, but can feel slightly different in tone:

"I’m thinking about"→ often used for processes or reflections

"I’m thinking of" → often used for specific ideas, plans, or mental images.

Here are a few more fun examples to help you:

"I'm thinking about"

1. I’m thinking about writing a children’s book based on my cat’s daily adventures.
我在考慮寫一本以我的貓咪每日冒險為基礎的兒童書。
2. I’m thinking about what it would be like to live in a treehouse.
我在想 住在樹屋裡會是怎樣的感覺。
3. I’m thinking about starting a podcast where I interview my grandparents.
我正在考慮開始一個訪談我的祖父母的播客。
4. I’m thinking about taking a month off just to explore small towns and sketch them.
我正在考慮 花一個月的時間去探索小鎮並進行素描。
5. I’m thinking about how weirdly quiet the world gets at 4 a.m.
我在想凌晨四點時，世界變得異常安靜。

"I'm thinking of"

1. I’m thinking of turning my closet into a secret reading nook.
我正在考慮將我的衣櫥改造成一個秘密的閱讀角落。
2. I’m thinking of naming my bread dough, "Martha".
我在考慮把我的麵包麵糰命名為「Martha」。
3. I’m thinking of baking something I’ve never tried—like a lavender lemon tart.
我正在考慮 烘焙一些我從未嘗試過的東西——像是薰衣草檸檬塔。
4. I’m thinking of sending handwritten letters instead of texts for a week.
我在考慮 在一週內以手寫信件代替傳簡訊。
5. I’m thinking of creating a short film based entirely on everyday sounds.
我正在考慮創作一部完全以日常聲音為基礎的短片。

Speaking incorrect grammatical sentences will make it harder for the listener to understand what you are trying to say. So make sure you practice out loud, record and listen to your own voice to get comfortable with these expressions.