환상
hwan-sangnoun★Intermediate
general
An illusion or delusion; something that appears real but is not.
그는 환상에 사로잡혀 현실을 외면했다.
He was so caught up in his illusions that he ignored reality.
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Can refer to both visual illusions and mental delusions.
general
A daydream or fantasy; an idealized but unattainable vision.
어린 시절의 환상을 잊지 못하겠다.
I can't forget the fantasies of my childhood.
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Often used in a nostalgic or romantic context.
Collocations
환상에 빠지다to be lost in an illusion환상을 버리다to abandon an illusion
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Related Phrases
환상에 사로잡히다phrase
to be captivated by an illusion
💡Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative Use
While 환상 can refer to visual illusions, it is more commonly used to describe mental or emotional delusions.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Using 환상 too frequently can make your speech sound overly dramatic or unrealistic.
📖Word Origin
From 환 (幻, 'illusion') + 상 (像, 'image').
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (e.g., optical illusions) and figuratively (e.g., unrealistic dreams).
Word Breakdown
환
illusion
root상
image
root한영사전