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How does one ask in Mandarin, "what are your dreams" (i.e. future ambitions)
I know that 打算 can be used for if you're planning to do something e.g. 我打算明天去看医生 so am not sure if the phrase would use this or something entirely different like a set phrase
Thanks
The term 'dream' can be a metaphor for 'goal, hope, or desire' in English. It is the same in Chinese. Therefore, translate 'What are your dreams?' as “你的梦想是什么？” is perfectly appropriate.
梦想 = dream and hope
A few translations (some can only be used in a specific context): 你的志愿是什么? (What is your ambition?) 你对未来的梦想是什么? 你的梦想是什么? 你对未来的期许是什么? (What is/are your hope/hopes for the future?)
