寒底捞月 — “To make a fruitless attempt”
寒底捞月 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a fruitless attempt”. To engage in a futile endeavor (like trying to catch the moon from the bottom of a well). Literally, “fish for the moon from the bottom of a cold well”.
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寒底捞月 Pronunciation and Pinyin
寒底捞月 Character Breakdown
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如果只是空想而不付诸行动，那就像寒底捞月，永远也实现不了目标。
If you only daydream without taking action, it's like trying to catch the moon from the bottom of a well – you'll never achieve your goals.
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Synonyms of 寒底捞月
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What does 寒底捞月 mean?
寒底捞月 (hán dǐ lāo yuè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a fruitless attempt”.
How do you pronounce 寒底捞月?
寒底捞月 is pronounced hán dǐ lāo yuè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 寒底捞月 literally mean?
Literally, 寒底捞月 means “fish for the moon from the bottom of a cold well”. It is used to mean “to make a fruitless attempt”.
What is the Chinese definition of 寒底捞月?
捞：从液体中取物。从井底捞月亮。比喻做事白费力气，根本达不到目的