翻箱倒柜 fān xiāng dǎo guì

to make a thorough search (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 31541st word

Definitions

  1. 1. to make a thorough search (idiom)
  2. 2. to overturn trunks and boxes

Characters

Character Meaning
翻 fān HSK 4
to turn over; to flip over; to translate
箱 xiāng HSK 3
box; chest; trunk
倒 dǎo HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
柜 guì HSK 5
cabinet; cupboard; wardrobe