Chinese word

梦想

Pronunciation

Pinyinmèng xiǎng

Meaning

  • noundream

Example

我有一个梦想。wǒ yǒu yí gè mèng xiǎng

I have a dream.

Illustration for 梦想 (dream)

More examples

为了梦想，他每天早起学习。wèi le mèng xiǎng tā měi tiān záo qǐ xué xí

He gets up early and studies every day for his dream.

Core concept

It is a desired picture of life or achievement kept in mind until it can become real.

Common phrases

  • 实现梦想shí xiàn mèng xiǎng

    achieve a dream

  • 追求梦想zhuī qiú mèng xiǎng

    pursue a dream

  • 为梦想奋斗wèi mèng xiǎng fèn dòu

    work toward a dream

Similar words

理想lí xiǎng: A perfect or nearly perfect state regarded as worth aiming for.
目标mù biāo: A clear, specific goal set for achievement.
希望xī wàng: A wish for a desired future result or situation.
愿望yuàn wàng: A strong personal wish to have something happen or to attain something.

Definition in Chinese

表示个人心里怀有并渴望实现的目标或抱负，也可指对某种理想状态的向往。biǎo shì gè rén xīn lǐ huái yǒu bìng kě wàng shí xiàn de mù biāo huò bào fù yě kě zhǐ duì móu zhǒng lí xiǎng zhuàng tài de xiàng wǎng

Word origin

梦想 (mèngxiǎng, "dream") joins 梦 (mèng, "dream") + 想 (xiǎng, "think or imagine"), turning a mental image into a named aspiration.

Usage tips

  • For native English speakers, this word usually names a serious long-term aspiration, so it is less suitable for a small temporary want.

Other meanings

  • wishnoun
  • idealnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 梦想家mèng xiǎng jiādreamernoun
  • 梦想成真mèng xiǎng chéng zhēndreams come trueidiom

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