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Chinese
chīrénshuōmèng
Meaning: to talk absurdly; to indulge in an impossible fantasy
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Example

你想一天內完成這麼大的工程,根本是痴人說夢。
你想一天内完成这么大的工程,根本是痴人说梦。
If you think you can finish such a huge project in one day, you are simply dreaming the impossible.

Usage Notes

A literary idiom used to dismiss a claim as absurd, unrealistic, or impossible. It can sound sharp or sarcastic, so it is not ideal for polite disagreement.

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