We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「好夢難圓」 and its meaning below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「好夢難圓」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
A metaphor for good things being difficult to achieve.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hǎo mèng nán yuán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hou2 mung6 naan4 yun4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

