高处不胜寒 (gāo chù bú shèng hán)

高处不胜寒

(gāo chù bú shèng hán)
English Translation:“It’s cold in a high place.”

Meaning:
It’s lonely at the top. This proverb reflects the idea that when one reaches a high position, they may feel isolated and face more challenges.

Example:
他成为了公司的 CEO，但也发现高处不胜寒。
(He became the CEO of the company, but he also found that “it’s lonely at the top.”)

Source: Hello Mandarin