四
处

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The word "四处" is formed by directly combining the character "四", meaning "four", with "处", meaning "place" or "location", creating a literal meaning of "four places". This compound then functions to indicate multiple or all directions, resulting in the sense of "everywhere" or "all around".

Example Sentences Hide

他四处张望。

Tā sì chù zhāng wàng.

He looked around in all directions.

小猫在院子里四处跑动。

Xiǎo māo zài yuàn zi lǐ sì chù pǎo dòng.

The kitten was running around everywhere in the yard.

警察四处寻找失踪的孩子。

Jǐng chá sì chù xún zhǎo shī zōng de hái zi.

The police searched everywhere for the missing child.

这个消息很快就四处传播开了。

Zhè ge xiāo xi hěn kuài jiù sì chù chuán bō kāi le.

This piece of news quickly spread to all places.

地震后，志愿者们四处奔波救助灾民。

Dì zhèn hòu, zhì yuàn zhě men sì chù bēn bō jiù zhù zāi mín.

After the earthquake, volunteers rushed around everywhere to help the victims.

Word Definition - 四处

sì chù all over the place; everywhere and all directions

Individual Character Details

四 sì
处 chǔ, chù