winding; twisting; zigzagging
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winding; twisting; full of bends and turns; zigzagging
informalColloquial descriptive term often used with the 'er' suffix (曲里拐弯儿的). Typically describes roads, paths, handwriting, or lines that are not straight. Carries a casual, spoken tone.
Shù树
lín林
lǐ里
de的
xiǎo小
lù路
qū曲
lǐ里
guǎi拐
wān弯
r儿
de的
，
hěn很
róng容
yì易
mí迷
lù路
。
The path in the woods is full of twists and turns; it's easy to get lost.
Tā他
xiě写
de的
zì字
qū曲
lǐ里
guǎi拐
wān弯
de的
，
zhēn真
nán难
kàn看
。
His handwriting is all squiggly and looks terrible.
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Zhè这
tiáo条
hé河
qū曲
lǐ里
guǎi拐
wān弯
de地
liú流
xiàng向
dà大
hǎi海
。
This river winds its way toward the sea.
Qū曲
lǐ里
guǎi拐
wān弯
de的
xiǎo小
xiàng巷
zi子
lǐ里
cáng藏
zhe着
xǔ许
duō多
lǎo老
diàn店
。
Many old shops are hidden in the winding alleys.