have grandiose aims but puny abilities

have grandiose aims but puny abilities

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ǎ ng ā OSH ǒ ush ē ng, which means high vision but low ability. From the book with Wu Zhongmu.

Idiom explanation

High vision but low ability.

The origin of Idioms

Chen Que's book with Wu Zhongmu in the Qing Dynasty: "for example, the Taogu family always studies the poor physical theory, and does not write lightly. They are always good at seeing and doing things by hand, and seldom get enough."

Idiom usage

Used as a predicate or attributive; used in writing