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右往左往
Idiomyòuwǎngzuǒwǎng
Description
这个词是说人很慌乱，不知道怎么办，一会儿往这边跑，一会儿往那边跑。
This word describes a person who is very flustered, not knowing what to do, running here and there.
人们遇到突然的事情时，常常会右往左往。
People often 右往左往 when faced with sudden events.
Meanings
右往左往yòuwǎngzuǒwǎng
to rush about in confusion; run this way and that
大家听到警报，都吓得右往左往。
Everyone was scared and looked around when they heard the alarm.
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Notes
- Nuance
this four-character form is originally Japanese (右往左往); in Chinese, 手忙脚乱 or 惊慌失措 are more common.
- Etymology
右往 (going right) + 左往 (going left), depicting aimless, panicked movement.
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