两边倒

兩邊倒
liǎngbiāndǎo
phrase

Meanings

  1. 1 wavering between sides; lacking a firm position
  2. 2 swaying whichever way the wind blows

Examples

HSK 3
Tā zhège rén liǎngbiāndǎo, cónglái méiyǒu zìjǐ de zhǔzhāng.
He sways with whichever side is stronger; he never has his own opinion.
HSK 4
Zài yuánzé wèntí shàng bùnéng liǎngbiāndǎo.
On matters of principle, you can't keep switching sides.

Tips

usage
Different from 墙头草 (a person who always leans with the wind): 两边倒 focuses on the act of swaying itself, rather than labeling the person. Negative in tone - suggests cowardice or lack of conviction.

Stroke Order

liǎng
biān
dǎo