A cherished hope; an ideal; an aspiration

to have a dream while sleeping

a terrifying or frightening dream; a dream portending evil; a horrible experience, ordeal, or terrifying situation

A scary or unlucky dream; a terrifying experience.

an illusory environment or vision; something as fleeting or unreal as a dream

to dream about someone or something; to see in a dream

A masterpiece of Chinese literature and one of the Four Great Classical Novels; written by [[曹雪芹|曹雪芹|cao2 xue3 qin2]] in the 18th century, it is also known as [[石头记|石頭記|shi2 tou5 ji4]].

pleasant dream experienced during sleep

to long for something earnestly; to crave a long-cherished goal or desire

One's dreams or expectations have been realized in real life; often used as a wish or blessing for others.

the world, scene, or events experienced during a dream

a daydream or fantasy; unrealistic imaginings or an impossible wishful thought

To get up and walk or perform other actions while asleep.

The state of being in a deep sleep or slumber; the world of dreams while asleep.

a terrifying dream where one feels a sense of pressure or suffocation; sleep paralysis

To realize or achieve a long-held ambition or dream

the state of being fast asleep; slumberland or the land of dreams

A dream on a spring night; more commonly used to describe short-lived joy or a fleeting illusion that vanishes quickly like a dream.

To enter the land of dreams; to fall into a slumber

To speak while asleep.

(idiom) to live as if drunk or in a dream; to lead a muddled, decadent, or aimless existence without a sense of purpose

Yunmeng county in [[孝感|孝感|xiao4 gan3]] city, Hubei province

idiotic nonsense; lunatic ravings. Originally meaning telling a dream to a fool who takes it as truth, now used for nonsensical talk based on unrealistic fantasies.

words spoken while sleeping; talking in one's sleep

Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), famous American actress

to suddenly realize what is happening; to come to one's senses after being confused or mistaken

to daydream; to indulge in wishful thinking or have unrealistic fantasies about things that are impossible to achieve

Life is like a dream; used to describe how human life is fleeting and illusory.

Literally meaning "a long night brings many dreams," this is used to describe how a long delay may lead to unexpected trouble or unfavorable changes.

to miss someone or something very much; describes a deep longing where the object of one's affection is even present in one's dreams

To talk in one's sleep; somniloquy; words spoken while sleeping

spring mattress; sofa bed. Originally the brand name Simmons, it has become a generic term for Western-style spring mattresses.

A condition where a person gets out of bed and performs actions or walks while unconscious in their sleep; somnambulism.

to awaken or be startled out of a dream

A fond illusion; a state of being lost in unrealistic or unrealizable dreams

a fantasy or illusion; a dreamlike state or an unrealistic idea that cannot be realized

to appear in a dream to make a request or give a sign; traditionally refers to a spirit, deity, or deceased person communicating with the living through their dreams

To talk about the things seen or experienced while sleeping.

To revive or reminisce about pleasant past experiences; to revisit the scenes or feelings of one's youth or a past relationship.

(idiom) literally "to share the same bed but have different dreams"; used to describe partners who live or work together but have separate goals or secret intentions; strange bedfellows; marital dissension

To suddenly realize the truth after a period of confusion or misunderstanding; to have a sudden awakening.

(bound form) the state of dreaming or being asleep; used in the expression [[梦寐以求|夢寐以求|meng4 mei4 yi3 qiu2]] to describe something one yearns for even in sleep

nocturnal emission of semen during sleep, or to experience such an emission

name of a traditional tune used in classical Chinese lyric poetry, typically consisting of a single stanza

Famous late Ming dynasty writer and novelist (1574-1646) from Suzhou, known for his work in colloquial literature and for compiling the three collections of short stories known as Sanyan (Three Words), which include Yushi Mingyan, Jingshi Tongyan, and Xingshi Hengyan

A set phrase describing life as fleeting and transient, similar to a brief dream.

(literary) an empty dream or illusion; specifically a Buddhist metaphor for the fleeting and unreal nature of the world, like dreams, magic, bubbles, and shadows

(idiom) a dream of grandeur that turns out to be an illusion; the fleeting nature of wealth and honor; based on a story where a man dreams of a lifetime of success in a kingdom that is actually an ant nest

to suddenly wake up from a great dream; to finally realize the truth after a period of confusion or being misled