空想

kōng xiǎng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. daydream
2. fantasy
3. to fantasize

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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现实

xiàn shí

reality

opposite in meaning: reality vs. daydream

Related words

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做梦

zuò mèng

to dream

literally 'to dream', often implies unrealistic thinking

Synonyms

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幻想

huàn xiǎng

delusion

often used interchangeably with 空想 for fanciful thoughts

妄想

wàng xiǎng

to attempt vainly

空想 implies unrealistic but harmless fantasy, 妄想 adds delusion

Usage notes

Common mistakes

空想 is often used negatively to imply idle or impractical thinking, unlike neutral 'imagine'.

Formality

More formal and critical than casual 做梦; common in written criticism.

Example Sentences

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别空想了，快行动吧。

Stop daydreaming and act quickly.

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Words Containing 空想

空想家

kōng xiǎng jiā

impractical dreamer

空想社会主义

kōng xiǎng shè huì zhǔ yì

utopian socialism

Child Words of 空想

to think (about)

empty

to empty

空想