Definition
迂回 is a formal verb that can describe physical detours, military flanking maneuvers, or indirect communication. It often carries a sense of deliberate indirection rather than a simple shortcut. Use it when you want to emphasize that the path or method is not straight or direct.
v
to take a roundabout routeto go aroundto outflank (in military context)to be indirectto be circuitous (in speech, behavior, or method)
Examples
- 迂回，。Wǒmen yū huí shānlù, bìkāi le dǔchē.We took a roundabout mountain road and avoided the traffic jam.
- 迂回，。Bùduì cóng cèmiàn yū huí, bāowéi le dírén.The troops outflanked from the side and surrounded the enemy.
- 迂回，。Tā shuōhuà zǒngshì hěn yū huí, bù zhíjiē shuō chū zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ.He always speaks very indirectly, not directly stating his own thoughts.
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