Definition
想入非非 is a set phrase (成语) that literally means 'to think into the realm of the non-real,' but in everyday use it refers to indulging in impractical fantasies or daydreaming. It often carries a mildly critical tone — you use it when someone is lost in unrealistic hopes or intentions. The word 非非 comes from Buddhist scripture and denotes a state beyond the real and the unreal.
f.e.
to indulge in fantasyto have one's head in the clouds
Examples
- 想入非非，。Tā zhěngtiān xiǎng rù fēi fēi, bú tàshi gōngzuò.He indulges in fantasy all day and doesn't work steadily.
- 想入非非，。Bié xiǎng rù fēi fēi le, xiànshí yìdiǎn ba.Stop daydreaming — be a bit more realistic.
- 想入非非，。Tā zǒngshì xiǎng rù fēi fēi, huànxiǎng zìjǐ chéngwéi míngxīng.She's always lost in fantasy, imagining herself becoming a star.
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