戴盆望天
Dictionary entry
lit. viewing the sky with a basin on one's head; it is hard to get a clear view of the sky while carrying a platter on one's head
What does 戴盆望天 mean?
戴盆望天 (dài pén wàng tiān) has the following dictionary meaning.
1lit. viewing the sky with a basin on one's head; it is hard to get a clear view of the sky while carrying a platter on one's head
2fig. it is hard to get on in one's career while encumbered by family obligations
3one can't perform a major task while bothered by other duties
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