东奔西走

• 拼音: dōng bēn xī zǒu
• 汉字拆解: 东 = 木 + 日 (east — sun rising behind a tree); 奔 = 大 + 卉 + 止 (to rush); 西 = 覀 (west — sun setting); 走 = 土 + 止 (to walk/go)

含义

To rush about in all directions; to bustle around everywhere. Describes being constantly on the move, usually in pursuit of a goal or managing tasks across many locations.

Often used to describe the relentless effort of someone working hard under pressure — running errands, seeking opportunities, or handling responsibilities across scattered locations. Can carry a sense of exhaustion or admiration for persistent, tireless effort.

例句

1. 为了筹集资金，他东奔西走，拜访了数十位潜在投资人。
2. 多年来她东奔西走，只为给孩子寻找最合适的医疗资源。
3. 经历了数月的奔波，他终于在异乡站稳了脚跟。

用法指南

语境: work, daily life, hardship, effort

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 创业初期，他为了拓展人脉东奔西走，每天行程排得满满当当。(In the early days of his startup, he rushed around everywhere to build connections, with a packed schedule every day.)
• 父母东奔西走为孩子拼搏，背后的艰辛往往不为外人所知。(Parents bustle around everywhere working hard for their children, and the hardships behind this are often unknown to outsiders.)

错误说法

• 他东奔西走地休息 — contradictory; 东奔西走 implies ceaseless active movement and effort, which is incompatible with resting

起源与历史

东 (east) + 奔 (to rush) + 西 (west) + 走 (to go) — rushing east and west, indicating ceaseless movement in all directions

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal