轉彎子

Simplified: 转弯子

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zhuànwānzi ㄓㄨㄢˋ ㄨㄢ ˙ㄗ

- to speak or act indirectly
- to beat about the bush

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Idiom惯用语 · Widely known

Literally: turn a corner
Meaning: To speak or act indirectly, going round the houses instead of coming straight to the point.

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