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to run around

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

dong1ben1xi1zou3 • dōngbēnxīzǒu

Meaning


Primary

to run around

Alternatives

run around, running around, runs around, ran around, to run about, run about

Mnemonic


东奔西走 To run around is 奔 ro run quickly to the 东 east and then 走 to walk at a brisk pace to the 西 west.

Usage


他 为了 找 工作 东奔西走。

He is running around to find a job.

她 东奔西走, 想要 解决 问题。

She’s running around trying to solve the problem.

他 每天 东奔西走,非常 忙碌。

He runs around every day and is very busy.