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想入非非

Pronunciation

Peng'im: sion6 rib8 hui1 hui1
POJ: siǒⁿ-ji̍p-hui-hui
Variety: chaozhou

Pronunciation note: Realised [dz] ~ [z] ~ [l] depending on speaker and register; many younger speakers merge it with /l/. The cited sources corroborate [dz], relaxing to [z] for younger/overseas speakers; neither attests the further merger to /l/.

Meanings and usage

idiom: to indulge in fantastical thoughts, to daydream
想入非非

Usage: idiomatic

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