临渊羡鱼,不如退而结网

临渊羡鱼,不如退而结网的解释

[It is better to return home and weave net than standing by water and admiring fishes;one should take practical steps to achieve one’s aims; It is hard to catch birds with an empty hand; It is vain to fish without a hook, or read without a book] 比喻空怀壮志,不如实实在在地付诸于行动

词语分解

• 结网的解释 亦作“ 结罔 ”。织网。《汉书·扬雄传上》：“ 雄 以为临川羡鱼，不如归而结罔。” 南唐 陈陶 《闲居杂兴》诗之二：“中原莫道无麟凤，自是皇家结网疎。” 宋 黄庭坚 《演雅》诗：“桑蚕作茧自缠裹，