那一天天眼高于顶
“He thinks the world of himself,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你看我儿子啊
“Look at my son.”
那 一 天天 眼高于顶
“He thinks the world of himself,”
恨不得斗破苍穹那劲儿
“like he is the king of the world.”
“He acts so arrogant every day, thinking he is too good for everything.”
Chinese parental culture often emphasizes grounding and humility, viewing youthful arrogance and unrealistic ambition with skepticism or teasing criticism.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
day in and day out; all day long
Colloquially used before a negative description to express exasperation at habitual behavior.
supercilious; arrogant; having eyes higher than one's crown
A vivid idiom used to criticize someone who is conceited and looks down on ordinary things.