Chinese word dictionary

东张西望

dōngzhāng-xīwàng · to look in all directions (idiom); to glance around

Word information

Simplified东张西望
Traditional東張西望
Pinyindōngzhāng-xīwàng
Part of speechv
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.06

How to learn 东张西望

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