闯
dash; wander; stir up trouble; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesverb
dash forward; charge ahead bravely
neutralDescribes moving quickly and forcefully through a space or obstacle.
He dashed in suddenly and startled everyone.
This group of young people, with their daring spirit, built their own business.
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After the siren blared, the fire truck charged straight through traffic to the fire scene.
He broke through the blockade despite the resistance.
The wild horse broke through the fence and fled into the mountains.
verb
gain experience through practice; toughen up
neutralRefers to gaining life skills and confidence by facing various challenges outside of a protected environment.
After working hard outside these past few years, he finally found success and grew confident.
Young people should go out and gain experience to broaden their horizons.
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New college graduates need to test themselves in society.
Years of tough experience made him mature and steady.
She traveled around with her father since childhood and developed excellent communication skills.
verb
travel around; wander for a living
neutralCommonly used to describe traveling across different regions to make a living or seek opportunities.
Many Shandong people traveled to Northeast China to make a living in the late Qing Dynasty.
When he was young, he traveled around the country and learned about local customs across different regions.
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This veteran businessman traveled across China and accumulated rich business experience.
Many young people choose to go to big cities to seek their fortunes.
He made a living performing street shows and supported his family.
verb
cause trouble; get into trouble
neutralUsed when someone accidentally or intentionally causes an undesirable situation or problem.
He accidentally caused trouble by breaking his neighbor's vase.
Stop getting into trouble and give me some peace of mind.
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Drunk driving can easily lead to serious trouble, so never try it.
The kids are playing in the community; don't let them cause trouble without supervision.
He got into trouble because of his impulsive behavior and was disciplined by the school.
noun
surname Chuang
neutralA rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Chuang is a new colleague at our company.
Do you know the origin of the Chuang family name?