zuǒ​yòu HSK3

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · [approximate] — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zuǒ​yòu

    [approximate]

    Used after a quantity or time to mean about, around, or more or less.

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · to control — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    to control

    To master, control, or influence someone or something.

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · left and right — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    left and right

    The left side and the right side; both sides.

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · anyway — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    anyway

    In any case; anyhow; regardless of the circumstances.

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · nearby — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    nearby

    The immediate vicinity or nearby place

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · honorable — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zuǒ​yòu

    honorable

    (literary) A polite term of address placed after a name in correspondence, meaning "you".

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · attendants — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    attendants

    Those who accompany a person, such as subordinates, aides, or retinue

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · to assist — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    to assist

    (literary) To help, assist, or support

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · to assist 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · to assist

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  • created sense approved 左右 · zuǒ​yòu · to waver — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    to waver

    (literary) to have second thoughts or to be unfaithful or double-minded

    左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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