Definition & Meaning

crave something so that one even dreams about it; yearn for both day and night

Word usage

mèng mèi yǐ qiú

梦 寐 以 求

Level:

IP L3 IP L5 CME 6

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slcrave something so that one even dreams about it; yearn for both day and night
- zhè ge gōng zuò shì wǒ mèng mèi yǐ qiú de
  这个工作是我梦寐以求的。
  The job was an answer to my prayers.
- tā méi fèi jìn jiù zhǎo dào le mèng mèi yǐ qiú de gōng zuò
  她没费劲就找到了梦寐以求的工作。
  Her dream job just fell into her lap.
synonym
xīn xiàng wǎng zhī心向往之 xīn chí shén wǎng心弛神往

Word usage

Note
1. "梦寐以求" is used to describe something desperately desired; 2. It is often followed by phrases "对……" .

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