What does it mean for a woman to say to a man, I want to hug you?

When a woman says "I want to hug you" to a man, it usually means that she wants to express intimacy, seek comfort, or express her love for you or cannot live without you. This may be a hint that she wants to establish a closer relationship with you, or it may be that she is experiencing an emotional need and needs your attention and support.

In this case, you can decide how to deal with it according to your feelings and relationships. If you have the same feelings for her, you can happily accept her request and give her a warm hug and comfort. If you are not sure about your feelings, or feel that this is not a suitable environment or relationship, you can politely refuse her request and respect her feelings.