mung6 mei6 ji5 kau4夢寐以求梦寐以求

Jyutpingmung6 mei6 ji5 kau4

Yalemuhng meih yíh kàuh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

Eagerly yearned for; a long-cherished dream or goal that one strongly desires, as if even dreaming of it.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a literary and slightly dramatic weight, often used to describe major life goals or intense desires rather than trivial wants. It implies a deep emotional investment that has persisted over a long period. Because of its formal nature, it is frequently used in writing or during serious conversations about career, life ambitions, or major purchases.

Examples

le1呢fan2份gung1工hai6係ngo5我mung6夢mei6寐ji5以kau4求ge3嘅gei1機wui6會。

This job is the opportunity I have long dreamed of.

nei5你zung1終jyu1於daat6達sing4成mung6夢mei6寐ji5以kau4求ge3嘅jyun6願mong6望laa3喇？

Have you finally achieved your long-cherished wish?

Common phrases

mung6夢mei6寐ji5以kau4求ge3嘅jyun6願mong6望

a long-cherished wish

mung6夢mei6寐ji5以kau4求ge3嘅gei1機wui6會

a long-awaited opportunity

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct verb like 'want' or 'like', but it functions more as an adjective or a descriptive state. It should not be used for simple, everyday preferences like wanting a cup of coffee or a new shirt.