戴盆望天

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   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

   • dàipénwàngtiān,yīwúsuǒjiàn.

     戴盆望天，一无所见。🔊

     Wearing a basin on one's head while looking up at the sky, one sees nothing at all.

2. 貳形adjective

   fig. it is hard to get on in one's career while encumbered by family obligations

   • tādàipénwàngtiān,hěnnánchénggōng.

     他戴盆望天，很难成功。🔊

     He is trapped by domestic troubles and it is very difficult for him to succeed.

3. 參形adjective

   one can't perform a major task while bothered by other duties

   • tādàipénwàngtiān,wúfǎzhuānxīngōngzuò.

     他戴盆望天，无法专心工作。🔊

     He was distracted by many things and unable to concentrate on his work.