No. 6,282 in Chinese
忙前忙后
"Busy here and there; working hard and running around to handle various tasks."
In a sentence
他为了这个活动忙前忙后,终于把所有事情准备好了。
He busily worked for this event everywhere, and finally prepared everything.
The phrase '忙前忙后' describes someone's active engagement in various tasks to ensure everything runs smoothly, emphasizing diligence and hard work.
为了家庭聚会,他忙前忙后,安排了食物和座位。
For the family gathering, he busily worked organizing food and seating arrangements.
Here, '忙前忙后' illustrates the industrious effort someone invests to plan and prepare, showing the bustling nature of the tasks.
老板为了新项目忙前忙后,连周末都在加班。
The boss busily worked on the new project, even working overtime on weekends.
In this sentence, '忙前忙后' highlights the dedication and busy involvement of the individual in managing aspects of a new initiative.
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