妄想 wàngxiǎng to attempt vainly
to attempt vainly; a vain attempt; delusion
How to remember 妄想: 妄 absurd + 想 think about = to attempt vainly.
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How it is used
- 'To vainly hope / delusion' - 别妄想了 (bié wàngxiǎng le) don't kid yourself, it'll never happen.
- Carries a dismissive tone: the hope is unrealistic or presumptuous, unlike neutral 希望 (xīwàng).
- Also the clinical term for delusion - 妄想症 (wàngxiǎngzhèng) delusional disorder.