這山望著那山高

ze2 saan1 mong6 zoek6 naa5 saan1 gou1

lit. the next mountain looks taller (idiom); fig. not satisfied with one's current position · the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. the next mountain looks taller (idiom); fig. not satisfied with one's current position
  2. the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

Written Forms

這山望著那山高Traditional · Main Form
这山望着那山高Alternate Form

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