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无私的梦

wúsī de mèng
noun phrase★Intermediate💡 selfless dream
literary

A dream or aspiration driven by altruism or a desire to benefit others rather than oneself.

他的无私的梦是帮助偏远地区的孩子们接受教育。

His selfless dream is to help children in remote areas receive education.

这个慈善组织的无私的梦是消除世界贫困。

The selfless dream of this charity organization is to eliminate global poverty.

💡

Often used in contexts involving charity, social work, or personal sacrifices for others.

Collocations

无私的梦想selfless dream追求无私的梦pursue a selfless dream实现无私的梦fulfill a selfless dream

Synonyms

无私的理想利他的梦想奉献的梦

Antonyms

自私的梦个人的梦功利的梦

Related Phrases

无私奉献phrase
selfless dedication
大爱无私proverb
great love is selfless

💡Pro Tip

Distinguishing '无私的梦' from '自私的梦'

无私的梦 emphasizes altruism and collective benefit, while 自私的梦 focuses on personal gain. For example, '追求无私的梦' implies a noble cause, whereas '追求自私的梦' suggests selfish motives.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Usage

Use '无私的梦' when describing dreams that involve helping others or contributing to society. Avoid using it for dreams that solely benefit the dreamer.

📖Word Origin

The term combines '无私' (wúsī, meaning 'selfless' or 'altruistic') and '梦' (mèng, meaning 'dream'). '无私' originates from classical Chinese philosophy emphasizing selflessness, while '梦' reflects aspirations or desires.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in literary, philosophical, or motivational contexts to describe noble aspirations that prioritize others' well-being over personal gain. Often appears in speeches, essays, or discussions about altruism and social responsibility.

Word Breakdown

无私
selfless or altruistic
compound
+
的
possessive particle (of)
grammatical
+
梦
dream
root
汉英词典

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