东扯西拽 — “To juggle multiple tasks haphazardly”
东扯西拽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to juggle multiple tasks haphazardly”. To scramble to deal with various issues, often in a disorganized or makeshift manner. Literally, “Pulling east and dragging west; pulling this way and that”.
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What does 东扯西拽 mean?
东扯西拽 (dōng chě xī zhuāi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to juggle multiple tasks haphazardly”.
How do you pronounce 东扯西拽?
东扯西拽 is pronounced dōng chě xī zhuāi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 东扯西拽 literally mean?
Literally, 东扯西拽 means “Pulling east and dragging west; pulling this way and that”. It is used to mean “to juggle multiple tasks haphazardly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 东扯西拽?
谓事情互相纠缠。犹言拆东补西。