行不从径 xíng bù cóng jìng

seek shortcuts; not follow proper way

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. not following the straight path (idiom); fig. looking for a shortcut to get ahead in work or study

Characters

Character Meaning
行 xíng HSK 3
all right; OK!; will do
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
从 cóng HSK 2
from; via; through
径 jìng HSK 6
straight; diameter; track