走着瞧

走著瞧

zǒuzheqiáo

phrase #5,979

Meanings

1 wait and see
2 let's see what happens

Characters

particle indicating ongoing action

Examples

HSK 2

你不信？走着瞧！

Nǐ bú xìn? Zǒuzheqiáo!

You don't believe me? Just wait and see!

HSK 2

咱们走着瞧，看谁说得对。

Zánmen zǒuzheqiáo, kàn shéi shuō de duì.

Let's wait and see who's right.

Tips

usage

走着瞧 is often used as a mild threat or challenge, implying 'time will tell' or 'you'll see I'm right.'

memory

Literally 'walk and watch' - as you walk along, you'll see how things turn out.

Stroke Order

走 zǒu

着 zhe

瞧 qiáo