梦
dream; have a dream; fantasy
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
dream (mental activity during sleep)
Refers specifically to the mental experiences occurring during sleep.
I had a strange dream last night.
This dream was so real that I still remember it clearly now.
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She often talks in her sleep; sometimes we can understand what she's saying in her dreams.
Scientists are researching why we dream.
After waking up, the child excitedly described his dream.
verb
to have a dream; to dream
Describes the action of experiencing a dream during sleep.
I dreamed of my old friend.
She always dreams of flying in the sky.
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He dreamed he won the lottery and laughed himself awake.
Have you ever dreamed about future events?
When she was little, she often dreamed of becoming a princess.
noun
dream; fantasy; aspiration
Figurative meaning referring to hopes, aspirations, or fantasies about the future.
He has had a dream of becoming a doctor since childhood.
We should work hard to realize our dreams.
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This plan sounds like an unrealistic daydream.
Many young people come to big cities to pursue their dreams.
Don't give up on your dreams; they will come true one day.
proper noun
Meng (surname)
Used as a surname.
My teacher's surname is Meng; we all call her Teacher Meng.
Mr. Meng is the general manager of this company.
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Do you know that girl surnamed Meng?
In China, people with the surname Meng are not very common.
Ms. Meng will be responsible for managing this project.