闯关东 chuǎngguāndōng to seek a livelihood in Northeast China Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 闯 闖 chuǎng verb to venture to venture out into the world to make a living; to temper oneself through difficult experiences or hardships关东 關東 guāndōng Northeast China The region east of Shanhai Pass, specifically referring to Northeast China or Manchuria