东闪西挪 — “To dodge and weave”
东闪西挪 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dodge and weave”. To be evasive and hesitant, typically due to fear, guilt, or embarrassment.
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东闪西挪 Pronunciation and Pinyin
东闪西挪 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 东闪西挪
他被问到敏感问题时，总是东闪西挪，不肯正面回答。
When asked sensitive questions, he always dodges and weaves, unwilling to answer directly.
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Synonyms of 东闪西挪
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- dōng东chōng冲xī西jué决floodwaters gushing and breaching banks
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- dōng东láo劳xī西yàn燕friends or lovers separating
- dōng东nán南zhī之bǎo宝outstanding talents from the Southeast
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What does 东闪西挪 mean?
东闪西挪 (dōng shǎn xī nuó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dodge and weave”.
How do you pronounce 东闪西挪?
东闪西挪 is pronounced dōng shǎn xī nuó in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 东闪西挪?
形容有所畏惧，躲躲闪闪。