镜里采花 — “To see something clearly but be unable to obtain or grasp it”
镜里采花 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to see something clearly but be unable to obtain or grasp it”. An illusion or an unattainable goal, like flowers in a mirror. Literally, “picking flowers in a mirror”.
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What does 镜里采花 mean?
镜里采花 (jìng lǐ cǎi huā) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to see something clearly but be unable to obtain or grasp it”.
How do you pronounce 镜里采花?
镜里采花 is pronounced jìng lǐ cǎi huā in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 镜里采花 literally mean?
Literally, 镜里采花 means “picking flowers in a mirror”. It is used to mean “to see something clearly but be unable to obtain or grasp it”.
What is the Chinese definition of 镜里采花?
指虽看得见，却得不到或摸不着。同“镜里观花”。