挑三拣四

挑三拣四挑三揀四 tiāo sān jiǎn ㄊㄧㄠ ㄙㄢ ㄐㄧㄢˇ ㄙˋ tiu1 saam1 gaan2 sei3

  • to be picky
  • to be choosy

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 挑 (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

  • 不要對人家送的禮物挑三揀四,嫌東嫌西的。 Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

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