头顶盆子，想看天空而看不见。汉司马迁《报任安书》：“仆以为戴盆何以望天。” 后以“戴盆望天”喻指手段与 目的相反。
lit. 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; one can't perform a major task while bothered by other duties; fig. it is hard to get on in one's career while encumbered by family obligations
