Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「眼高手生」, detailed below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「眼高手生」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
High vision but low ability.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǎn gāo shǒu shēng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaan5 gou1 sau2 saang1/sang1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
