Definition
梦想 (mèng xiǎng) is a noun or verb meaning a cherished aspiration for the future or to dream of achieving something. Unlike 梦 (mèng), which can also mean a dream during sleep, 梦想 always refers to a conscious, long-term goal. 做梦 (zuò mèng) is the verb for actually dreaming while asleep or having an unrealistic fantasy.
verb
to dream of (a future aspiration)
noun
a dreama cherished aspiration
Examples
- 梦想。Tā mèng xiǎng zuò yì míng lǎoshī.She dreams of becoming a teacher.
- 梦想。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de mèng xiǎng.Everyone has their own dreams.
- 梦想。Zhège mèng xiǎng yìzhí zài wǒ xīnlǐ.This dream has always been in my heart.
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