mọc mộng
Definition
- Verb:
- To sprout (in dreams): A traditional folk belief describing the phenomenon where seeds are said to germinate or sprout after being dreamed about by someone, often interpreted as an omen or a sign of future growth related to the dream's subject.
- To germinate (as if by dream): Used metaphorically to describe an idea, plan, or hope that begins to develop or take root, often suddenly or inspired by a subconscious thought.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Người ta nói hạt giống này sẽ mọc mộng nếu bạn nằm mơ thấy nó. (They say this seed will sprout if you dream about it.)
- Hy vọng của anh ấy cuối cùng cũng mọc mộng sau nhiều năm chờ đợi. (His hope finally germinated after many years of waiting.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in the context of folklore, superstition, or poetic metaphor. It is not a standard biological term for germination.
Variants and Related Words
- Mọc (v): to grow, to sprout (the standard verb for physical growth).
- Cây non mọc lên từ đất. (The young tree sprouts from the ground.)
- Nảy mầm (v): to germinate (the common scientific and agricultural term).
- Hạt đã nảy mầm sau ba ngày. (The seed germinated after three days.)
Synonyms
- To germinate (supernaturally): To begin to grow under mystical or dream-influenced conditions.
- To bud (figuratively): To begin to develop, as an idea.
Related Idioms
- Ước mơ mọc mộng: A dream begins to take root.
- Cô ấy cảm thấy ước mơ du học của mình đang mọc mộng. (She felt her dream of studying abroad was beginning to take root.)