梦 (mèng) - Dream — a series of thoughts, images, and & also refers to an aspiration, hope, or cherished

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梦 · mèng

Dream — a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep;

also refers to an aspiration, hope, or cherished desire.

Dream — a series of thoughts, images, andalso refers to an aspiration, hope, or cherished

Usage highlights

DreamDream ofDaydreamDreamlandSweet dreamDream come true

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I had a strange dream last night (梦).
  • Her dream is to become a doctor (梦想).
  • He is daydreaming (白日做梦).
  • This is a dream come true (梦想成真).

Collocations

  • Dream(梦)
  • Dream of(梦见)
  • Daydream(白日梦)
  • Dreamland(梦境)
  • Sweet dream(美梦)
  • Dream come true(梦想成真)

Idioms

  • A dream of Nanke — illusory joy(南柯一梦)
  • A dream of golden millet — brief enjoyment(黄粱一梦)
  • Like a dream, like an illusion(如梦如幻)
  • Daydream(白日做梦)
  • So happy one thinks one is dreaming(喜出望外，恍如梦中)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, dreams are often seen as omens or messages from the spiritual world.
  • The character appears in many classical literary works, such as 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' (红楼梦).
  • Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi famously questioned the boundary between dreaming and reality in the 'Butterfly Dream' parable.

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