山外有山，天外有天 shānwàiyǒushāntiānwàiyǒutiān there is always something better Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 山外有山 shānwàiyǒushān there are always higher peaks there is always something or someone better; there is no limit to excellence， tiān non-Chinese 天外有天 tiānwàiyǒutiān limitless horizons The pursuit of knowledge or skill has no end; there is always a higher level of achievement to strive for.