西歪东倒 — “To sway unsteadily”
西歪东倒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sway unsteadily”. To totter; to lean precariously in all directions; to be on the verge of collapsing. Literally, “Leaning west, falling east”.
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这座年久失修的木屋已经西歪东倒，仿佛随时都会倒塌。
This old, dilapidated wooden house is already tottering and seems like it could collapse at any moment.
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What does 西歪东倒 mean?
西歪东倒 (xī wāi dōng dào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sway unsteadily”.
How do you pronounce 西歪东倒?
西歪东倒 is pronounced xī wāi dōng dào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 西歪东倒 literally mean?
Literally, 西歪东倒 means “Leaning west, falling east”. It is used to mean “to sway unsteadily”.
What is the Chinese definition of 西歪东倒?
歪：偏斜。指身不由己，倾斜不稳。也形容物体倾斜不牢固