坐井窥天 — “To have a very limited outlook or perspective”
坐井窥天 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a very limited outlook or perspective”. To be narrow-minded due to lack of experience or exposure. Literally, “sit in a well to observe the sky”.
坐井窥天 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- zuò坐bù不ān安xí席too anxious to sit still
- zuò坐bù不kuī窥táng堂sit properly without looking around
- zuò坐bù不chóng重xí席live a frugal and simple life
- zuò坐yú于tú涂tàn炭to be in a wretched and filthy state
- zuò坐xiǎng享qí其gōng功enjoy others' hard work
- zuò坐xiǎng享qí其chéng成enjoy others' achievements without effort
- zuò坐yǐ以dài待wáng亡sit idly and await doom
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What does 坐井窥天 mean?
坐井窥天 (zuò jǐng kuī tiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a very limited outlook or perspective”.
How do you pronounce 坐井窥天?
坐井窥天 is pronounced zuò jǐng kuī tiān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 坐井窥天 literally mean?
Literally, 坐井窥天 means “sit in a well to observe the sky”. It is used to mean “to have a very limited outlook or perspective”.
What is the Chinese definition of 坐井窥天?
坐在井底看天。比喻眼界狭小，所见有限。