Meaning
Cách sử dụng:
- Khi muốn diễn tả rằng bạn đang cân nhắc một quyết định hay kế hoạch, bạn có thể nói: “I’m thinking about changing my job.” (Tôi đang suy nghĩ về việc đổi công việc.)
- Nếu bạn đang nhớ về ai đó, bạn có thể nói: “I’m thinking of you.” (Tôi đang nhớ về bạn.)
Lưu ý:
- “Thinking about” và “thinking of” thường có thể được dùng thay thế cho nhau mà không thay đổi nhiều về nghĩa. Tuy nhiên, “thinking of” thường được dùng hơn khi nói đến việc nhớ nhung hoặc có ý nghĩ lướt qua về ai đó.
- Động từ theo sau “thinking about/of” thường là dạng V-ing (danh động từ), ví dụ: “I’m thinking about going for a walk.” (Tôi đang nghĩ về việc đi dạo.)
Today's Sentences
- I'm thinking about quitting my job.
- I'm thinking about buying a new car.
- I'm thinking about proposing to my girlfriend.
- I'm thinking about moving to France.
- I'm thinking about getting a tattoo.
- Writer's Note
01
I'm thinking of quitting my job.
Situation 1
Are you stressed?
Yes, work is getting to me.
Is everything ok?
I’m thinking of quitting my job.
Situation 2
I’m thinking of quitting my job.
Oh no. Did something happen at work?
Not really but I do hate my boss.
I understand.
02
I'm thinking about buying a new car.
Situation
I’m thinking about buying a new car.
That’s great!
Have you narrowed down a few models?
Bạn đã chọn được một vài mẫu chưa?
Not yet.
I can't afford to spend too much.
Tôi không thể chi tiêu quá nhiều.
I understand. It’s a huge investment.
03
I'm thinking about proposing to my girlfriend.
Situation
How’s your relationship going?
Great!
I’m thinking about proposing to my girlfriend.
Tôi đang nghĩ đến việc cầu hôn bạn gái của mình.
Really?
Things must be going well.
Mọi việc chắc đang tiến triển tốt nhỉ.
They are! I’m happy.
04
I'm thinking about moving to France.
Situation 1
How have you been?
Anything new?
Có gì mới không?
Good.
I’m thinking about moving to France.
Tôi đang nghĩ về việc chuyển đến sống ở "France".
Really?
Why France?
Tại sao lại là Pháp?
There’s so much history there and I love the culture.
Situation 2
I’m thinking of moving to France.
Oh, what part of France?
I’d love to live in Paris.
I guess you could start with looking for possible jobs.
05
I'm thinking about getting a tattoo.
Situation 1
What do you think about body art?
You mean getting a tattoo?
Yea, I’m thinking about getting a tattoo.
I’m all for self-expression.
Go for it!
Cứ làm đi!
Situation 2
I’m thinking of getting a tattoo.
Do you have a design?
I did some searching online for designs.
Do you know any artists?
Bạn có biết nghệ sĩ nào không?
Actually,
one of my good friends is a tattoo artist.
một trong những người bạn tốt của tôi là nghệ sĩ xăm hình.
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".
❌ "I’m thinking to change my mind" hoặc "I’m thinking to make pasta" là không đúng.
✅ Bạn nên sử dụng "I’m thinking of" + gerund hoặc "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"
- I’m thinking about writing a children’s book based on my cat’s daily adventures.
- I’m thinking about what it would be like to live in a treehouse.
- I’m thinking about starting a podcast where I interview my grandparents.
- I’m thinking about taking a month off just to explore small towns and sketch them.
- I’m thinking about how weirdly quiet the world gets at 4 a.m.
"I'm thinking of"
- I’m thinking of turning my closet into a secret reading nook.
- I’m thinking of naming my bread dough, "Martha".
- I’m thinking of baking something I’ve never tried—like a lavender lemon tart.
- I’m thinking of sending handwritten letters instead of texts for a week.
- I’m thinking of creating a short film based entirely on everyday sounds.
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.