黃粱夢

Chinese

yellow and large-grained variety of to dream
trad. (黃粱夢) 黃粱 夢
simp. (黄粱梦) 黄粱 梦

Etymology

From a legend in The World Inside a Pillow.

Pronunciation

Noun

黃粱夢

  1. (figurative) illusions of wealth and glory; pipe dream

See also

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