绕远儿 (rào yuǎn r) — (verb) to take a detour, to go the long way round; (adjective) circuitous, roundabout (of a route)
Definition
Colloquial verb/adjective for a route that is 'the long way round' or 'circuitous'. 绕行 is more formal and often implies an official detour (road closure); 走弯路 is mainly figurative for wasted effort.
verb
to take a detourto go the long way round
adjective
circuitousroundabout (of a route)
Examples
- 绕远儿，。Wǒ men rào yuǎn r le, duō huā le yí gè xiǎo shí.We took a detour and spent an extra hour.
- ，绕远儿。Tā wèi le kàn fēng jǐng, tè yì rào yuǎn r.She took a circuitous route on purpose to see the scenery.
- 绕远儿，。Zhè tiáo lù tài rào yuǎn r le, wǒ men hái shì zǒu dà lù ba.This road is too roundabout; let's take the main road instead.
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