HSK 6
东张西望
東張西望
Meaning
- to look in all directions (idiom)
- to glance around
- Traditional
- 東張西望
- Pinyin
- dōng zhāng xī wàng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
东
dōngeast, eastern, eastward
Primary radical一 · one
张
zhāngto display; to expand, to open; to stretch; a sheet of paper
Primary radical弓 · bow
西
xīwest, western, westward
Primary radical襾 · west
望
wàngto expect, to hope, to look forward to
Primary radical月 · moon
東
dōngeast, eastern, eastward
Primary radical木 · tree
張
zhāngto display; to expand, to open; to stretch; a sheet of paper
Primary radical弓 · bow
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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