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

to walk or go to places; to run about doing things or running errands, such as for business or reporting news

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

(colloquial) to run or trot; to scamper away; to leave a place in a hurry