dài​pén​wàng​tiān

conflicting duties

  • created sense approved 戴盆望天 · dài​pén​wàng​tiān · conflicting duties

    戴盆望天

    dài​pén​wàng​tiān

    conflicting duties

    The inability to perform a major task or advance in one's career because of being encumbered by other duties or family obligations.

    他一心想要在事业上有所成就,奈何家事缠身,总有种戴盆望天的无奈感。

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  • created sense approved 戴盆望天 · dài​pén​wàng​tiān · literal meaning

    戴盆望天

    dài​pén​wàng​tiān

    literal meaning

    Viewing the sky while wearing a basin on one's head, making it impossible to see the heavens.

    所谓“戴盆望天”,意思就是头上顶着盆子去望天,当然什么也看不见。

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