行不從徑 xíng bù cóng jìng

not take shortcuts; work in a 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)
從 cóng
from; via; through
徑 jìng
straight; diameter; track