休想 (xiū xiǎng) — don't think (that); don't imagine (that)

Definition

休想 (xiū xiǎng) is a strong, emphatic expression meaning 'don't think (that) / don't imagine (that)'. It is used to firmly reject someone's assumption or expectation, implying that the idea is impossible or unacceptable. It carries a tone of certainty and is common in formal or dramatic contexts.

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。
Nǐmen xiū xiǎng qīngyì huòshèng.
Don't imagine you can win easily.
休想。
Tā xiū xiǎng zhèyàng jiù néng tōngguò miànshì.
He shouldn't think he can pass the interview like this.

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