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当局者迷，旁观者清
當局者迷，旁觀者清
dāngjúzhěmí,pángguānzhěqīng
1.
The person on the spot is baffled, the onlooker sees clear (idiom). The onlooker sees more of the game.
Character Breakdown
当
dāng
appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells
HSK 3
6 丶
局
jú
bureau, office; circumstance, game, situation
HSK 4
7 丶
者
zhě
that which; they who; those who
HSK 3
8 丶
迷
mí
to bewitch, to charm; a fan of; infatuated
HSK 4
9 丶
旁
páng
side; beside, close, nearby
HSK 2
10 丶
观
guān
to observe, to spectate; appearance, view
HSK 4
6 丶
者
zhě
that which; they who; those who
HSK 3
8 丶
清
qīng
clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful
HSK 3
11 丶
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