zhuǎn
wān
jiǎo

idiom
common

Meaning of 转弯抹角

转弯抹角 means to take a circuitous route; to turn corners; winding; tortuous; full of twists and turns. Pronounced zhuǎn wān mò jiǎo.

  • to take a circuitous route; to turn corners
  • winding; tortuous; full of twists and turns
  • roundabout; circuitous; beating around the bush

Definitions & Examples

chē
zhuǎn
wān
jiǎo
kāi
jìn
le
cūn
zi
 

The car turned down a winding road and drove into the village.

men
zài
xiǎo
xiàng
zhuǎn
wān
jiǎo
de
zǒu
le
hǎo
jiǔ
cái
zhǎo
dào
jiā
diàn
 

We walked through the narrow alleys, turning corner after corner, for a long time before we found that shop.