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

The thin, bony, or horny plates that cover the skin of fish, reptiles, and some mammals.

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

The foot of a bird or animal; also refers to claws or talons (pronounced 爪 zhuǎ in colloquial contexts for certain animals)