百枝枝

bǎizhīzhī

adjective

Meanings

1 branching out in every direction
2 (figuratively) sprouting side issues from every side

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Examples

HSK 7-9

这棵老树百枝枝的，遮了半个院子。

Zhè kē lǎoshù bǎizhīzhī de, zhē le bàn ge yuànzi.

This old tree branches out in every direction, shading half the courtyard.

HSK 7-9

事情百枝枝的，一时半会儿说不清。

Shìqing bǎizhīzhī de, yìshí-bànhuìr shuōbuqīng.

The matter has offshoots branching everywhere; it cannot be explained in a moment.

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usage

Rare in modern speech. Literally describes a tree with branches jutting out chaotically, extended figuratively to a situation that keeps sprouting side issues.

Stroke Order

百 bǎi

枝 zhī