水中撈月

seoi2 zung1 laau4 jyut6

lit. to scoop the moon out of the water (idiom) · fig. a hopeless endeavor

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to scoop the moon out of the water (idiom)
  2. fig. a hopeless endeavor

Written Forms

水中撈月Traditional · Main Form
水中捞月Alternate Form

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