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东张西望

東張西望
dōngzhāngxīwàng
idiom HSK 7 #31,176

Meanings

  1. 1 to look around; to glance about
  2. 2 to look in all directions (often furtively)

Examples

他东张西望，好像在找什么人。
Tā dōngzhāngxīwàng, hǎoxiàng zài zhǎo shénme rén.
He looked around, as if searching for someone.
上课的时候不要东张西望。
Shàngkè de shíhou bùyào dōngzhāngxīwàng.
Don't look around during class.

Tips

usage
Often implies restlessness, nervousness, or not paying attention. Can have a slightly negative tone (being distracted or acting suspiciously).

Stroke Order

东 dōng
张 zhāng
西 xī
望 wàng