mèng xiǎng
hope vainly; pipe dream
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我有一个梦想，就是成为一名宇航员。
wǒ yǒu yīgè mèngxiǎng, jiùshì chéngwéi yīmíng yǔhángyuán.
I have a dream of becoming an astronaut.
每个人的梦想都是不同的。
měi gè rén de mèngxiǎng dōu shì bùtóng de.
Everyone's dream is different.
为了实现梦想，我们要努力奋斗。
wèile shíxiàn mèngxiǎng, wǒmen yào nǔlì fèndòu.
In order to achieve our dreams, we must work hard.
理想 (lǐxiǎng)
ideal
愿望 (yuànwàng)
wish
现实 (xiànshí)
reality
噩梦 (èmèng)
nightmare
The Chinese word 梦想 (mèngxiǎng) is composed of two characters: 梦 (mèng), meaning "dream," and 想 (xiǎng), meaning "thought" or "idea." Together, these characters create the idea of a "dream thought" or "dream idea." This compound word is often used to refer to one's aspirations, goals, or ambitions. It can also be used to describe something that one longs for or desires. The word 梦想 is often used in a positive sense, but it can also be used to describe something that is unattainable or unrealistic.
