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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.