Used in patterns with 西 xī to describe moving in different directions, acting in a scattered way, or doing something haphazardly.

to beg; to entreat; to plead with someone to do something

(bound form) used in tandem with 东 dōng to indicate various places, directions, or a lack of order

(bound form) to ask for; to request; to seek, such as asking for a loan or leave of absence