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空想

kōng xiǎng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • daydream
  • fantasy
  • to fantasize

Definition

不切实际、没有现实基础的想法或幻想。

Unrealistic fantasy; wishful thinking.

Usage

常用于指脱离实际、凭空想象的想法,带有贬义。

Often used to refer to ideas that are detached from reality, with a negative connotation.

Examples

  • 1 不要整天空想,要脚踏实地去行动。(Don't just daydream all day, take practical action.)
  • 2 他的计划完全是空想,没有可操作性。(His plan is pure fantasy, with no feasibility.)
  • 3 空想无法解决实际问题,我们需要实际方案。(Daydreaming can't solve real problems; we need practical solutions.)
  • 4 她总是沉浸在自己的空想中,忽略了现实。(She always indulges in her own fantasies, ignoring reality.)
  • 5 与其空想未来,不如努力创造未来。(Instead of fantasizing about the future, strive to create it.)
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