另闢蹊徑 lìng pì xī jìng

to take a different approach; to find an alternative

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to take a different approach
  2. 2. to find an alternative
  3. 3. to blaze a new trail
  4. 4. to take an alternate route (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
另 lìng HSK 4
other; another; separately
闢 pì
to refute; to dispel; to open up (for development)
蹊 xī
footpath
徑 jìng
straight; diameter; track