Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「東撈西摸」 for your learning.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「東撈西摸」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
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The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dōng lāo xī mō
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dung1 lou1/laau4 sai1 mo2
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.
