左右逢源

左右逢源 zuǒ yòu féng yuán ㄗㄨㄛˇ ㄧㄡˋ ㄈㄥˊ ㄩㄢˊ zo2 jau6 fung4 jyun4

  • lit. to strike water right and left (idiom)
  • fig. to turn everything into gold
  • to have everything going one's way
  • to benefit from both sides

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 左 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown