hou3 gou1 mou6 jyun5好高騖遠好高骛远

Jyutpinghou3 gou1 mou6 jyun5

Yalehou gōu mouh yúhn

語句

Definition

To aim too high; to chase after unrealistic or distant goals that are difficult to achieve.

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How it's used

This idiom is used to criticize someone who sets unrealistic goals or pursues ideals that are far beyond their current capabilities. It carries a negative connotation of being impractical or lacking a solid foundation. It is frequently used in professional or academic contexts to advise someone to focus on immediate, achievable steps instead of lofty dreams.

Examples

nei5你zou6做jan4人m4唔hou2好gam3咁hou3好gou1高mou6騖jyun5遠laa1啦。

Don't be so unrealistic in your life goals.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日hou3好gou1高mou6騖jyun5遠，dim2點joeng2樣goek3腳daap6踏sat6實dei6地aa4呀？

He is always aiming too high, how can he be down to earth?

Common phrases

wai4為jan4人hou3好gou1高mou6騖jyun5遠

to be an unrealistic person

m4唔hou2好gam3咁hou3好gou1高mou6騖jyun5遠

don't be so unrealistic

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with being ambitious, but it specifically implies that the ambition is detached from reality or current ability. It is not a compliment for someone with high aspirations.