想方设法

想方设法想方設法 xiǎng fāng shè ㄒㄧㄤˇ ㄈㄤ ㄕㄜˋ ㄈㄚˇ soeng2 fong1 cit3 faat3 HSK 7-9

  • to think up every possible method (idiom); to devise ways and means
  • to try this, that and the other

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 想 (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

Example sentences

  • 她想方设法以一己之力完成了工作。 She managed to finish the work on her own.

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