走弯路

走弯路
zǒuwān

to take an indirect route

HSK 7 (3.0)2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    to take an indirect route

    • We shouldn't take a roundabout way.

    + 1 more example for this meaning
    • Everyone should conduct thorough research and investigation beforehand and design a more comprehensive plan, so as to avoid unnecessary detours.

  2. verb

    to waste one's time by using an inappropriate method

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A foot stepping on the ground is the image of running and walking.

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