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绕圈子 (rào quān zi) — to go around in circles; to make a detour; to beat around the bush; to speak indirectly

Définition

Two meanings from one phrase: literally going in/detouring a circle, and figuratively beating around the bush in speech. The figurative sense is far more common in conversation.

verb
to go around in circlesto make a detourto beat around the bushto speak indirectly

Exemples

  • 绕圈子，。
    Bié gēn wǒ rào quān zi le, zhí jiē shuō ba.
    Don't beat around the bush with me, just say it directly.
  • 。
    Wǒ men rào le yí gè dà quān zi cái dào nà lǐ.
    We made a big detour before arriving there.
  • 绕圈子，。
    Tā xǐ huan rào quān zi, bù zhí jiē huí dá wèn tí.
    He likes to beat around the bush and not answer questions directly.
Apparaît dans
Communication & Speech

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