háng
zuò

idiom
common

Meaning of 五行八作

五行八作 means various trades and occupations; all kinds of industries and crafts; people of all walks of life. Pronounced wǔ háng bā zuò.

  • various trades and occupations; all kinds of industries and crafts; people of all walks of life

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zuò
chéng
shì
háng
zuò
 
shén
me
rén
dōu
yǒu
 

This city has people from all walks of life and every kind of trade.

Jiù
shí
de
Běi
jīng
chéng
 
háng
zuò
yún
 
nao
fēi
fán
 

In old Beijing, various trades and crafts gathered, making it extremely lively.

nián
qīng
shí
zuò
guo
háng
zuò
 
zuì
hòu
xuǎn
le
jīng
shāng
 

He worked in all sorts of trades when he was young, and finally chose to go into business.