Nhớ như trong giấc mơ

/ɲəː nʲɨ̂ tʂəwŋ zəwŋ zək məː/
phrase★Intermediate◆idiom
◆ What It Really Means
To remember something so vividly that it feels unreal or dreamlike, often with a sense of nostalgia or longing.
Literal Meaning
To remember as if in a dream
Literal Breakdown
NhớTo remember+nhưLike, as if+trong giấc mơIn a dream
◇ Mental Image
The phrase evokes the image of a dream, where memories are vivid but also feel unreal or distant, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the memory.
◈ When to Use
A person might use this phrase when recalling a cherished memory from their childhood, describing how it feels both vivid and dreamlike, as if it were a beautiful but distant dream.
◉ Cultural Note
This idiom is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, where dreams and memories are often seen as interconnected, reflecting the emotional and nostalgic aspects of human experience.
literary

To remember something so vividly that it feels unreal or dreamlike, often with a sense of nostalgia or longing.

Khi nhớ như trong giấc mơ về những ngày xưa, tôi cảm thấy buồn và đau lòng.

When I remember those old days as if in a dream, I feel sad and heartbroken.

Câu chuyện ấy nhớ như trong giấc mơ, nhưng tôi vẫn không thể quên.

That story is remembered as if in a dream, but I still can't forget it.

💡

This idiom is often used to describe memories that are both vivid and emotionally intense, often with a sense of loss or longing.

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Related Phrases

Giấc mơ đẹpphrase
A beautiful dream
Nhớ như trong mơidiom
To remember something as if in a dream

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This idiom is often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe memories that are both vivid and emotionally intense.

⚡Gold Rule

Emotional Intensity

The phrase emphasizes the emotional intensity of the memory, often with a sense of nostalgia or longing.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'nhớ' (to remember) with 'trong giấc mơ' (in a dream), creating a vivid metaphor for memories that feel unreal or dreamlike.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in Vietnamese literature and poetry to describe deeply emotional memories, often with a sense of nostalgia or longing.

Word Breakdown

Nhớ
To remember
root
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như
Like, as if
root
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trong giấc mơ
In a dream
phrase
Từ Điển Việt Anh