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

Tā zhège rén liǎngbiāndǎo, cónglái méiyǒu zìjǐ de zhǔzhāng.
He sways with whichever side is stronger; he never has his own opinion.
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
dào