Word: 走弯路 (zǒuwānlù) Traditional: 走彎路 走弯路 dictionary entry zǒuwānlù to take an indirect route; to waste one's time by using an inappropriate method Full dictionary entry for 走弯路 Example sentences using 走弯路 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 多问老师，就能少走弯路。 Duō wèn lǎoshī, jiù néng shǎo zǒuwānlù. If you ask your teacher more, you'll avoid wasting time on wrong approaches. 有师傅带着，你就少走弯路。 Yǒu shīfu dàizhe, nǐ jiù shǎo zǒuwānlù. With a master guiding you, you'll waste less time on wrong approaches.