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Definition
A dream or wish that is relatively difficult to fulfill.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a long term life goal or an ambitious aspiration rather than a literal dream experienced while sleeping. It carries a sense of weight and effort, implying that the goal requires significant dedication to reach.
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He really sacrificed a lot to achieve his dream.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 夢, which refers to the literal images or stories seen while sleeping. Using 夢想 for a sleeping dream sounds unnatural and confusing to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
