往来如梭 wǎng lái rú suō (idiom) To move back and forth like a shuttle. It describes frequent and constant comings and goings. 的 de part. of / ~'s (possessive particle) / (used after an attribute when it modifies a noun) / (used at the end of a declarative sentence for emphasis) / (used after a noun, verb or adjective to form a nominal expression, as in 皮革的[pi2ge2 de5] "one made of leather" or 跑堂兒的|跑堂儿的[pao3tang2r5de5] "a waiter (literally, one who runs back and forth in a restaurant)" or 新的[xin1 de5] "new one") / also pr. [di4] or [di5] in poetry and songs syn 来回 來回 lái huí v., n., adv. to make a round trip / return journey / back and forth / to and fro / repeatedly syn 往返 wǎng fǎn v. to go back and forth / to go to and fro / to do a round trip syn 游走 遊走 yóu zǒu to wander about / to roam / to move back and forth between (government and academia, two or more countries etc) / to flow through (a circuit, a network, the body) / to skirt (the border of legality) / (of a singer's voice) to move within its range / (of a stock price) to fluctuate within (a range) 接送 jiē sòng to pick up and drop off / to ferry back and forth syn 前仰后合 前仰後合 qián yǎng hòu hé to sway to and fro / to rock back and forth syn 彷 páng to pace back and forth, not knowing which way to turn / to hesitate / to waver / used in 彷徨[pang2huang2] and 彷徉[pang2yang2] 来回来去 來回來去 lái huí lái qù repeatedly / back and forth again and again syn 接送 jiē - sòng to pick up and drop off / to ferry back and forth syn 钩深致远 gōu shēn zhì yuǎn (idiom) To explore what is deep and bring forth what is distant. Figuratively, to investigate profound and difficult principles. 徒劳往返 tú láo wǎng fǎn (idiom) To make pointless trips back and forth without achieving anything. The expression emphasizes wasted time and effort. 巫山云雨 wū shān yún yǔ (idiom) Originally, this referred to the goddess of Mount Wu bringing forth clouds and rain. It later came to mean sexual relations between a man and a woman. 要价还价 yào jià huán jià (idiom) In a transaction, the seller sets a high price while the buyer offers less, and both sides bargain back and forth. 云雨巫山 yún yǔ wū shān (idiom) Originally refers to the legend of the goddess of Mount Wu bringing forth clouds and rain. It later came to refer to sexual relations between a man and a woman. 三回九转 sān huí jiǔ zhuǎn (idiom) 1. Describes something that echoes or winds back and forth. 2. It can also mean “repeatedly” or “time and again.” 串街走巷 chuàn jiē zǒu xiàng (idiom) To wander back and forth through the streets and lanes. 函电交驰 hán diàn jiāo chí (idiom) Letters and telegrams constantly go back and forth in very large numbers. 南去北来 南去北來 nán qù běi lái (idiom) To come and go continually / to travel back and forth. 徘徊不前 pái huái bù qián (idiom) To pace back and forth without making progress. By extension, to remain hesitant and stuck in the same place. 徘徊歧路 pái huái qí lù (idiom) To hesitate and watch without making a decision, like someone pacing back and forth at a fork in the road. 徙倚仿佯 xǐ yǐ fǎng yáng (idiom) To hesitate, pace back and forth, and wander without settling anywhere. 攘往熙来 rǎng wǎng xī lái (idiom) To describe crowds moving back and forth in noisy confusion. It evokes a busy and crowded place. 来来去去 來來去去 lái lái qù qù (idiom) To come and go continually / to move back and forth repeatedly. 番来覆去 fān lái fù qù (idiom) To toss and turn repeatedly / by extension, to go back and forth many times. 跋来报往 bá lái fù wǎng (idiom) To hurry back and forth. The expression describes frantic or hurried comings and goings. 进进出出 jìn jìn chū chū (idiom) To go in and out, passing back and forth. 往来 往來 wǎng lái v. dealings / contacts / to go back and forth syn 徘徊 pái huái v. to pace back and forth / to dither / to hesitate / (of sales figures etc) to fluctuate syn 穿梭 chuān suō v. to travel back and forth / to shuttle syn 摆动 擺動 bǎi dòng v. to sway / to swing / to move back and forth / to oscillate syn 彷徨 páng huáng to pace back and forth, not knowing which way to turn / to hesitate / to waver syn 摆弄 擺弄 bǎi nòng to move back and forth / to fiddle with syn 踌躇 躊躇 chóu chú to hesitate / (literary) to pace back and forth / (literary) self-satisfied syn 小蜜蜂 xiǎo mì fēng honeybee / (fig.) industrious person (esp. one who shuttles back and forth) / voice booster (microphone headset with a wearable speaker) 招摇 招搖 zhāo yáo to rock back and forth / (fig.) to act ostentatiously / to brag / to show off syn 逡巡 qūn xún to draw back / to move back and forth / to hesitate / in an instant 踯躅 躑躅 zhí zhú (literary) to pace back and forth syn 徊 huái to pace back and forth / to dither / to hesitate / (of sales figures etc) to fluctuate / used in 徘徊[pai2huai2] syn 徘 pái to pace back and forth / to dither / to hesitate / (of sales figures etc) to fluctuate / used in 徘徊[pai2huai2] 踌 躊 chóu to hesitate / (literary) to pace back and forth / (literary) self-satisfied / used in 躊躇|踌躇[chou2chu2] 躇 chú to hesitate / (literary) to pace back and forth / (literary) self-satisfied / used in 躊躇|踌躇[chou2chu2] 徨 huáng to pace back and forth, not knowing which way to turn / to hesitate / to waver / used in 彷徨[pang2huang2] 徉 yáng to walk back and forth 躅 zhú (literary) to pace back and forth / used in 躑躅|踯躅[zhi2zhu2] syn 徜 cháng sit cross-legged / walk back and forth 踯 躑 zhí (literary) to pace back and forth / used in 躑躅|踯躅[zhi2zhu2] 佪 huái irresolute / to move back and forth 跦 zhū pace back and forth / to walk 转来转去 轉來轉去 zhuàn lái zhuàn qù to rove around / to run around in circles / to walk back and forth syn 踥踥 qiè qiè moving back and forth 旁皇 páng huáng to pace back and forth, not knowing which way to turn / to hesitate / to waver / variant of 彷徨[pang2huang2] 裴回 péi huí to pace back and forth / to dither / to hesitate / (of sales figures etc) to fluctuate / see 徘徊[pai2 huai2] 踌蹰 躊躕 chóu chú to hesitate / (literary) to pace back and forth / (literary) self-satisfied / variant of 躊躇|踌躇[chou2 chu2] 俳佪 pái huái to pace back and forth / to dither / to hesitate / (of sales figures etc) to fluctuate / variant of 徘徊[pai2 huai2] 人球 rén qiú person who is passed back and forth, with nobody willing to look after them (e.g. a child of divorced parents) / (esp.) patient who gets shuttled from hospital to hospital, each of which refuses to admit the patient for treatment 冠盖相望 guān gài xiāng wàng (idiom) Describes envoys or officials traveling back and forth continuously, with their carriages always visible to one another. syn 褪后趋前 tuì hòu qū qián (idiom) To describe someone who constantly hurries back and forth, trying to curry favor with another person. 往返徒劳 wǎng fǎn tú láo (idiom) To go back and forth in vain / to make a useless trip. 源泉万斛 yuán quán wàn hú (idiom) Describes literary ideas that pour forth abundantly. The expression refers to great creativity and ease in writing. 云奔潮涌 yún bēn cháo yǒng (idiom) Clouds rise and tides surge / describes large quantities or crowds pouring forth. 云蒸泉涌 yún zhēng quán yǒng (idiom) Clouds rise and springs gush forth. Figuratively, it describes great masters emerging in large numbers. 互相推托 hù xiāng tuī tuō (idiom) To pass responsibility back and forth, with no one willing to assume it. 信使往来 xìn shǐ wǎng lái (idiom) Messengers or envoys from both sides travel back and forth continually to deliver messages or carry out missions. 信使往还 xìn shǐ wǎng huán (idiom) Messengers or envoys from both sides go back and forth. 冠盖相属 冠蓋相屬 guān gài xiāng zhǔ (idiom) Describes envoys or officials traveling back and forth continuously. 前俯后合 qián fǔ hòu hé (idiom) To sway back and forth. It describes someone laughing so hard that they can hardly stand upright. 前合后偃 qián hé hòu yǎn (idiom) Describes the body swaying back and forth, especially when someone cannot stand steadily. 化性起伪 huà xìng qǐ wěi (idiom) To transform innate nature and bring forth acquired human artifice. 反来复去 fǎn lái fù qù (idiom) To turn back and forth. Describes repeated movement or repetition. 后仰前合 hòu yǎng qián hé (idiom) To rock back and forth uncontrollably, especially from helpless laughter. 宗匠陶钧 宗匠陶鈞 zōng jiàng táo jūn (idiom) To cultivate and bring forth talented people. The expression compares the work of a great master to shaping pottery. 左来右去 左來右去 zuǒ lái yòu qù (idiom) Describes someone or something moving back and forth repeatedly. 巫云楚雨 wū yún chǔ yǔ (idiom) It originally referred to the clouds and rain brought forth by the goddess of Mount Wu in ancient mythology. 指李推张 指李推張 zhǐ lǐ tuī zhāng (idiom) To shift responsibility back and forth in order to avoid being held accountable. 旁午走急 bàng wǔ zǒu jí (idiom) To move back and forth in all directions in great haste. 泪迸肠绝 lèi bèng cháng jué (idiom) To suffer such intense grief that tears pour forth and the heart seems broken. 涎玉沫珠 xián yù mò zhū (idiom) To pour forth jade and spray pearls. It describes the beautiful sight of water splashing in all directions. 溢气坌涌 yì qì bèn yōng (idiom) To possess abundant talent that bursts forth vigorously. It describes someone exceptionally gifted and creative. 羽檄交驰 羽檄交馳 yǔ xǐ jiāo chí (idiom) The military situation is urgent, with emergency dispatches constantly speeding back and forth. 虚庭一步 虛庭一步 xū tíng yī bù (idiom) To pace back and forth in an empty, spacious courtyard. 蜂出泉流 fēng chū quán liú (idiom) Like a swarm of bees emerging from its hive or a spring gushing forth. Describes many things or activities appearing simultaneously and abundantly. 蜕故孳新 蛻故孳新 tuì gù zī xīn (idiom) To cast off the old and bring forth the new. 血气方勇 血氣方勇 xuè qì fāng yǒng (idiom) Courage that bursts forth from a momentary emotional impulse and youthful vigor. 覆去翻来 fù qù fān lái (idiom) To describe something happening repeatedly / it can also refer to turning one’s body back and forth. 谋如泉涌 móu rú quán yǒng (idiom) Stratagems and ingenious ideas pour forth in great abundance, like a gushing spring. 逸兴遄飞 逸興遄飛 yì xìng chuán fēi (idiom) An elevated, free-spirited, and expansive inspiration bursts forth with energy. 创新 創新 chuàng xīn v., n. to bring forth new ideas / to blaze new trails / innovation syn 起身 qǐ shēn to get up / to leave / to set forth syn 响起 響起 xiǎng qǐ (of a sound) to come forth / (of a sound source) to ring out / to sound / to go off syn 出面 chū miàn v. to appear personally / to step in / to step forth / to show up syn 涌起 湧起 yǒng qǐ to well up / to boil out / to bubble forth / to spurt 畅所欲言 暢所欲言 chàng suǒ yù yán lit. fluently saying all one wants (idiom) / to preach freely on one's favorite topic / to hold forth to one's heart's content syn 迸发 迸發 bèng fā v. to burst forth syn 绽开 綻開 zhàn kāi to burst forth syn 波涛汹涌 波濤洶涌 bō tāo xiōng yǒng waves surging forth / roaring sea syn 辈出 輩出 bèi chū to come forth in large numbers syn 立论 立論 lì lùn to set forth one's view / to present one's argument / argument / line of reasoning 