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
头上戴着盆子而想看天。比喻方法错误，无法达到目的。
紧缩式；作谓语；比喻行为和目的相反，愿望难实现
头上顶着盆子看天。比喻行为和目的相反，愿望不可能达到。
汉·司马迁《报任少卿书》：“仆以为戴盆何以望天，故绝宾客之知，亡家室之业，日夜思竭其不肖之才力，务一心营职，以求亲媚于主上。”