Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「眼高手低」—details below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「眼高手低」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It means that the standards you set are very high (even unrealistic), but you cannot actually achieve them.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǎn gāo shǒu dī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaan5 gou1 sau2 dai1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
