Definition
东奔西走 is a four-character idiom meaning to rush about busily, often for work or family. The literal imagery of running east and west emphasizes constant, strenuous movement in multiple directions. It is used in both spoken and written Chinese, typically in contexts of hard work or struggle.
phrase
to rush about busilyto bustle about (idiom)
Examples
- ，东奔西走。Wèile shēnghuó, tā měitiān dōng bēn xī zǒu.He rushes about every day to make a living.
- 东奔西走，。Zhèxiē nián tā dōng bēn xī zǒu, zhōngyú yǒu le zìjǐ de gōngsī.After years of rushing about, he finally started his own company.
- 东奔西走，。Māma wèile jiātíng dōng bēn xī zǒu, cóng bù bàoyuàn.Mom bustles about for the family and never complains.
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