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백일몽 白日夢
A dream dreamed in broad daylight; an impractical fantasy or a wishful thought that has no possibility of coming true.
백일몽 (白日夢) means "A dream dreamed in broad daylight; an impractical fantasy or a wishful thought that has no possibility of coming true.". The characters for Baek-il-mong consist of White (白), Day (日), and Dream (夢). Historically, this con
1 Meaning
백일몽 (白日夢) means “A dream dreamed in broad daylight; an impractical fantasy or a wishful thought that has no possibility of coming true.”.
Daydream (白日夢) refers to an impossible fantasy or a hope that lacks any feasibility, literally meaning a 'dream dreamed in the middle of the day.' It describes a state where intense longing causes one to blur the lines between reality and illusion, or to envision a desperate desire even while wide awake.
2 Examples
An office worker sitting blankly at their desk imagining a life of luxury after winning the lottery.
Spends the workday planning which buildings to buy and how to quit their job based on a ticket that hasn't won.
A student who daily envisions a romantic future and dates with a secret crush.
Remains lost in an imaginary relationship without ever gathering the courage to strike up a real conversation.
An aspiring artist who dreams of being cheered on a global stage without ever practicing their craft.
Focuses on scripting award acceptance speeches instead of putting in the hours to build fundamental skills.
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3 Origin
4 Key Lessons
While fantasies that mask the pain of reality can be sweet, we must eventually recognize that our lives are rooted in the physical world.
Even seemingly impossible dreams can serve as powerful life drivers or sources of profound artistic inspiration.
The intensity of a daydream often serves as a compass, revealing exactly what is lacking or missing in our current lives.
5 English Expression
English Vocabulary
Daylight dream
백일몽, 헛된 공상
"He was lost in a daylight dream about winning the lottery."
Blinding
눈이 부신, 눈을 뜰 수 없는
"The snow reflected a blinding light in the afternoon sun."
Fragile
연약한, 부서지기 쉬운
"Handle with care, the glass ornaments are very fragile."
Fade
서서히 사라지다, 바래다
"Memories of the trip began to fade over the years."
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