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

to look at; to see; to glance at; colloquial equivalent of 看 kàn

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

to look into the distance; to gaze toward; to observe or watch from afar