翻箱倒箧 fān xiāng dǎo qiè

to make a thorough search (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

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
箧 qiè
box; chest; trunk