可望而不可及

可望而不可及

Literally means:

within sight yet beyond one's reach

Actually means:

inaccessible; unattainable

望, see; 及, reach or attain.

This phrase describes a faraway target that can be seen yet cannot be reached or approached. It also figuratively describes something as one's desire that is within sight yet inaccessible.

望，看到。及，接近、赶上或达到。

可望而不可及，形容离某个目标很远，虽然能够看到，但难以赶上或接近。也比喻某种想得到的东西，看得到而得不到。