隔三岔五 — “Occasionally”
隔三岔五 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “occasionally”. Every now and then; intermittently; off and on. Literally, “separated by three, branched by five”.
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隔三岔五 Pronunciation and Pinyin
隔三岔五 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 隔三岔五
他隔三岔五就会去公园散步，享受一下户外的清新空气。
He goes for a walk in the park every now and then to enjoy the fresh outdoor air.
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Open the tool →Questions about 隔三岔五
What does 隔三岔五 mean?
隔三岔五 (gé sǎn chà wǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “occasionally”.
How do you pronounce 隔三岔五?
隔三岔五 is pronounced gé sǎn chà wǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 隔三岔五 literally mean?
Literally, 隔三岔五 means “separated by three, branched by five”. It is used to mean “occasionally”.
What is the Chinese definition of 隔三岔五?
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