东偷西摸 — “To pilfer”
东偷西摸 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pilfer”. To sneak around stealing small items; to engage in petty thievery. Literally, “Steal here, touch there; pilfer here and there”.
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东偷西摸 Pronunciation and Pinyin
东偷西摸 Character Breakdown
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他总喜欢在店里东偷西摸，让人很头疼
He always likes to pilfer here and there in the store, which is a real nuisance.
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Open the tool →Questions about 东偷西摸
What does 东偷西摸 mean?
东偷西摸 (dōng tōu xī mō) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pilfer”.
How do you pronounce 东偷西摸?
东偷西摸 is pronounced dōng tōu xī mō in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 东偷西摸 literally mean?
Literally, 东偷西摸 means “Steal here, touch there; pilfer here and there”. It is used to mean “to pilfer”.
What is the Chinese definition of 东偷西摸?
指暗中干不正当的事。