九曲十八弯 — “Full of twists and turns”
九曲十八弯 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Full of twists and turns”. Winding and circuitous; intricate. Literally, “Nine bends eighteen turns”.
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九曲十八弯 Pronunciation and Pinyin
九曲十八弯 Character Breakdown
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这条山路九曲十八弯，开车的时候一定要小心慢行。
This mountain road is full of twists and turns, so be sure to drive carefully and slowly.
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What does 九曲十八弯 mean?
九曲十八弯 (jiǔ qū shí bā wān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Full of twists and turns”.
How do you pronounce 九曲十八弯?
九曲十八弯 is pronounced jiǔ qū shí bā wān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 九曲十八弯 literally mean?
Literally, 九曲十八弯 means “Nine bends eighteen turns”. It is used to mean “Full of twists and turns”.
What is the Chinese definition of 九曲十八弯?
曲：曲折；弯：不直。指十分弯曲