Definition
虚无飘渺 (also written 虚无缥缈) is a four-character idiom that describes something extremely vague, unreal, or intangible—like a misty dream or an illusion that cannot be grasped. You can use it to talk about fantasies, unattainable goals, or artistic atmospheres that feel otherworldly and elusive.
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ethereal and illusoryintangible and dreamlike
Examples
- 虚无飘渺，。Nà ge mèngjìng xū wú piāo miǎo, xǐng lái hòu wǒ zěnme yě xiǎng bù qǐ lái jùtǐ nèiróng.That dream was so ethereal that I couldn't recall any details after waking up.
- 虚无飘渺，。Bù yào zhuīqiú nàxiē xū wú piāo miǎo de mùbiāo, xiān bǎ shǒutóu de xiǎo shì zuò hǎo.Don't chase after those illusory goals; first focus on the small tasks at hand.
- 虚无飘渺，。Shīrén bǐ xià de xiānjìng xū wú piāo miǎo, ràng dúzhě fú xiǎng lián piān.The fairyland described by the poet is so intangible that readers' imaginations run wild.
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