Chinese
sìchù
Meaning: everywhere; all around
Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

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Handwriting

四處
四
處
四处
四
处

Example sentences

We looked everywhere for the lost puppy.
志工為災民四處奔走,終於找到足夠的物資。
志工为灾民四处奔走,终于找到足够的物资。
The volunteers worked everywhere for the disaster victims and finally found enough supplies.
他慌亂地四處張望。
他慌乱地四处张望。
He looked around in a panic.
他在門口四處張望,好像在等什麼人。
他在门口四处张望,好像在等什么人。
He looked around at the doorway, as if waiting for someone.
他喜歡在假期時四處漫遊。
他喜欢在假期时四处漫游。
He likes to roam around during holidays.
警察趕到現場時,小偷正四處逃竄。
警察赶到现场时,小偷正四处逃窜。
When the police arrived at the scene, the thief was scurrying away in all directions.
為了治療頑疾,他不遠千里四處求醫。
为了治疗顽疾,他不远千里四处求医。
In order to cure his chronic illness, he traveled thousands of miles to seek medical help everywhere.

Usage Notes

Refers to all places or directions; hither and thither.

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