梦寐以求 mèngmèiyǐqiú literally to yearn for something even in one's dreams
literally to yearn for something even in one's dreams (idiom); figuratively to deeply long for; to covet
How to remember 梦寐以求: 梦 to dream + 寐 sleep + 以 to use + 求 request = literally to yearn for something even in one's dreams.
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How it is used
- Idiom for something you've longed for even in your dreams - 这是我梦寐以求的工作 (zhè shì wǒ mèngmèi yǐ qiú de gōngzuò) this is my dream job.
- Strongly positive and used for cherished, long-held wishes, not casual wants.
- Usually sits as an attribute before a noun (梦寐以求的...) or as a predicate; written/elevated register.