摸索

HSK 7-9

mōsuǒ

to feel one's way around

Explanation

to grope about; to fumble; to do things slowly

Examples

他在黑暗中摸索着前进。

tā zài mòsuǒ zhōng mōsuǒ zhe qiánjìn.

She fumbled to open the door lock

她摸索着打开门锁。

tā mōsuǒ zhe kāi dá mén suǒ.

He plotted to kill his boss