望而兴叹 wàng ér xīng tàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. to look and sigh
  2. to feel helpless
  3. not knowing what to do

CHARACTERS

望 wàng
HSK 2
to look at, look forward; to hope, expect
而 ér
HSK 3
and; and then; and yet; but
兴 xīng
HSK 1
thrive, prosper, flourish
叹 tàn
HSK 6
sigh, admire