Chinese Conversation 汉语对话 望子成龙wànɡ zǐ chénɡlónɡ

Chinese idioms

have high hopes for one's child 

望子成龙

(wànɡ zǐ chénɡlónɡ)

A: I found a piano tutor for my kid. It's quite expensive. 

我给孩子请了一个钢琴老师,价格不菲。

(wǒ ɡěi háizi qǐnɡle yīɡè ɡānɡqín lǎoshī,jiàɡé bùfěi.)

B: It's understandable to have high hopes for your child. 

可以理解,望子成龙嘛。

(kěyǐ lǐjiě,wànɡ zǐ chénɡlónɡ ma.)

A: It's all for the kids.

都是为了孩子。

(dōushì wèile háizi.)