休想

xiū xiǎng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. don't think (that)
2. don't imagine (that)

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Word relationships

Related words

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想得美

xiǎng dé měi

in your dreams!

colloquial way to dismiss wishful thinking

Synonyms

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妄想

wàng xiǎng

to attempt vainly

used to dismiss unrealistic wishes

Usage notes

Common mistakes

休想 always negates a following clause and never stands alone as an interjection.

Formality

休想 carries a sharp dismissive tone, inappropriate in polite conversation.

Example Sentences

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你休想骗我。

Don't think you can deceive me.

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Child Words of 休想

to think (about)

to rest

休想