How to Make a Mind Map
Mind map isn't just about creating a map. It is a visual information management tool that transforms the way we think and develops our visual thinking capacity. This guide will show you how to create an incredible mind map.
思维导图可不是画幅图这么简单。它是一种视觉化信息管理工具，能改变我们的思维方式，拓展视觉化思考能力。这篇指南将向你展示如何画一张高效的思维导图。
1. Begin with the main concept
1.从核心概念出发
First determine the main purpose of your mind map and write it down. Since mind maps start from the inside and expand outward, your central idea will become the core topic of the diagram.
首先确定你画思维导图的主要目的，并将其写下来。由于思维导图是由内向外拓展，因此要将你的问题焦点作为思维导图的核心。
Your main concept could be: a problem you're trying to work through, the project you're brainstorming, or a difficult concept that you're trying to learn.
问题焦点可以是你正尝试解决的问题，绞尽脑汁的项目，或者是你想要弄懂的深奥概念。
2. Add branches to the main concept
2.将核心概念细分
Now that you have determined the main purpose of your mind map, add branches that will outline the most basic subtopics. The branches should help you to begin organizing the information. Keywords and short phrases will be enough.
既然你已经确定了思维导图的主要目的，接下来请在其基础上添加分支，简要概括几个最基本的次主题。添加分支能协助你将信息进行组织分类。写下关键字和短语就可以了。
3. Explore subtopics by adding more branches
3.分析次主题，将其进一步细分
Once you have identifying the main subjects within your topic, add more branches to them until you run out of valuable information.
在确定了核心焦点的主要方面（次主题）后，进一步将次主题细分，直到罗列完所有有用信息。
Make sure that you continue to organize your information with the most important things closer to the main concept, and the more specific details further away.
确保一直从信息中提取最接近核心概念的最重要的内容，具体细节则位于离核心概念更远的位置。
4. Add colors
4.涂色
Maintain organization within your mind map by using different colors for the different levels of thoughts within your diagram. This will help you to both visualize and memorize the various parts of your mind map.
根据思维导图内容层次涂上不同的颜色，有助于厘清思维导图的逻辑性。这将帮助你视觉化地记住思维导图的各个部分。
If you are studying for an exam, create a mind map could be especially helpful to boost memorization.
如果你正在准备考试，画思维导图在提高记忆力方面效果显著。
2025年11月10日于马军场
