Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「東穿西撞」 below.
Today’s idiom is 「東穿西撞」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Describes the act of wandering around without a fixed goal. Same as “running around”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dōng chuān xī zhuàng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dung1 chyun1 sai1 jong6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
