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허황되다

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허황돼요 · 허황됐어요 · 허황된 (+noun)

unrealistic, far-fetched, fanciful

Example

허황된 꿈만 꾸지 말고 계획을 세우세요.

Don't just chase unrealistic dreams; make a plan.

Word parts

허 empty황 wild

Literally 'empty and wild'.

Good to know

Mostly used as a modifier: 허황된 꿈, 허황된 욕심.