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    Referring to a 'dream' or 'aspiration' with 梦想 (mèngxiǎng)

    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 梦想 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 梦想 (mèngxiǎng) refers to a dream, aspiration, or cherished hope. It describes a deeply held wish or goal that someone strives toward. For example, 他的梦想是成为医生 means 'His dream is to become a doctor.'

    Examples

    • 我的梦想是环游世界。

      Wǒ de mèngxiǎng shì huányóu shìjiè.

      My dream is to travel around the world.

    • 小时候她的梦想是当一名画家。

      Xiǎoshíhòu tā de mèngxiǎng shì dāng yì míng huàjiā.

      When she was little, her dream was to become a painter.

    • 只要努力,梦想一定能实现。

      Zhǐyào nǔlì, mèngxiǎng yídìng néng shíxiàn.

      As long as you work hard, your dreams will surely come true.

    • 我的梦想是环游世界。

      Wǒ de mèngxiǎng shì huán yóu shìjiè.

      My dream is to travel around the world.

    • 小时候她的梦想是当一名画家。

      xiǎoshíhou tā de mèngxiǎng shì dāng yī míng huàjiā.

      When she was little, her dream was to become a painter.

    • 只要努力,梦想一定能实现。

      zhǐyào nǔlì, mèngxiǎng yīdìng néng shíxiàn.

      As long as you work hard, dreams can definitely come true.

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