mong5 soeng2妄想
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Yalemóhng séung
Definition
Delusions or ideas disconnected from reality.
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How it's used
Refers to thoughts that are clearly detached from reality or impossible to achieve. It carries a stronger, more negative connotation than just a daydream or a wish, often implying a lack of mental clarity or a stubborn refusal to accept facts.
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Do not confuse this with 幻想, which can be neutral or positive, like a creative fantasy or a dream. 妄想 is almost always used to describe something irrational, unhealthy, or obsessive.
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