To merely observe and envy others' success without taking action oneself; to wish for something without making any effort to achieve it.
他总是抱怨自己的生活没有起色，却从不付诸行动，真是坐观垂钓者，徒有羡鱼情
He always complains about his stagnant life but never takes action; he is truly just like someone sitting and watching others fish, only wishing for the catch without casting a line himself.
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Ancient
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