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Pronunciation / Transliteration: hǎo mèng
"晚安，祝你好梦。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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An affectionate parting phrase used to wish someone pleasant sleep and good night.
"She kissed her daughter on the forehead and whispered, 'Sweet dreams.'"
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Pleasant, happy, or comforting visions experienced during sleep.
"May your night be filled with sweet dreams and peaceful rest."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English adjectives 'swēte' (pleasing, agreeable) and the Old Norse/Germanic root for 'dream' (vision during sleep). Originally forming as a polite parting expression in the late 19th century, it evolved into a standard affectionate farewell wishing someone pleasant slumber.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sweet dreams" is said worldwide
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Fais de beaux rêves
Transliteration: fɛ də bo ʁɛv
"Bonne nuit, fais de beaux rêves."
Schöne Träume
Transliteration: ˈʃøːnə ˈtʁɔɪmə
"Gute Nacht und schöne Träume."
Sogni d'oro
Transliteration: ˈsoɲɲi ˈdɔro
"Buonanotte e sogni d'oro."
Dulces sueños
Transliteration: ˈdulsas ˈsweɲos
"Buenas noches y dulces sueños."
Sonhos d'or
Transliteration: ˈsõɲuz ˈdɔɾis
Script: Bons sonhos
"Boa noite e bons sonhos."
सुंदर सपने
Transliteration: sundar sapane
"शुभ रात्रि, सुंदर सपने।"
好梦
Transliteration: hǎo mèng
"晚安，祝你好梦。"
좋은 꿈꿔
Transliteration: jo-eun kkum-kkwo
"잘 자, 좋은 꿈꿔."
良い夢を
Transliteration: yoi yume o
"おやすみなさい、良い夢を。"
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