转湾抹角 — “To beat around the bush”
转湾抹角 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to beat around the bush”. To speak in a roundabout way; to equivocate. Literally, “turn a bend, wipe a corner”.
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转湾抹角 Pronunciation and Pinyin
转湾抹角 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 转湾抹角
他总是喜欢转弯抹角地说话，让人很难直接理解他的意思。
He always likes to beat around the bush when speaking, making it difficult for people to directly understand his meaning.
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Open the tool →Questions about 转湾抹角
What does 转湾抹角 mean?
转湾抹角 (zhuǎn wān mò jiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to beat around the bush”.
How do you pronounce 转湾抹角?
转湾抹角 is pronounced zhuǎn wān mò jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 转湾抹角 literally mean?
Literally, 转湾抹角 means “turn a bend, wipe a corner”. It is used to mean “to beat around the bush”.
What is the Chinese definition of 转湾抹角?
指沿着曲折的道路走。