休想 (xiū xiǎng) — don't think (that); don't imagine (that)
Definition
Set phrase meaning 'don't even think about (doing something)' — a strong, dismissive warning. Often paired with 想骗 / 想赢 / 想通过 in [subject]∼+verb constructions.
verb
don't think (that)don't imagine (that)
Examples
- 休想。Nǐ xiū xiǎng piàn guò wǒ.Don't think you can fool me.
- 休想。Nǐ men xiū xiǎng qīng yì huò shèng.Don't imagine you can win easily.
- 休想。Tā xiū xiǎng zhè yàng jiù néng tōng guò miàn shì.He shouldn't think he can pass the interview like this.
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