wishful thinking in Chinese
wishful thinking in Chinese is 如意算盤 — wishful thinking means the belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
wishful thinking in Chinese
如意算盤
Pronounced: rú yì suàn pán
(idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
What does "wishful thinking" mean?
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noun The belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
"Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking."
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wishful thinking in a sentence
- Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking.
- Their forecast of a summer recovery looks like wishful thinking to me.
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What is "wishful thinking" in Chinese?
"wishful thinking" in Chinese is 如意算盤. wishful thinking means: The belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
How do you pronounce 如意算盤?
"wishful thinking" in Chinese is 如意算盤, pronounced "rú yì suàn pán".
How do you use "wishful thinking" in a sentence?
Example: "Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking." In Chinese, "wishful thinking" is 如意算盤.
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