戴盆望天 dài pén wàng tiān

dài pén wàng tiān set phrase viewing the sky with a basin on one's head; it is hard to get a clear view of the sky while carrying a platter on one's head; it is hard to get on in one's career while encumbered by family obligations
Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语
Notes: (CC-CEDICT '戴盆望天')