Meaning: To let one's imagination run wild (to overthink)
Summary: 胡思乱想 (hú sī luàn xiǎng) describes a state of mind where thoughts are scattered, groundless, or overly negative. It is frequently used to tell someone to "stop overthinking" or "stop worrying about things that aren't true." Unlike simple daydreaming, it often carries a nuance of mental instability or unproductive anxiety.
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