Learn Chinese Vocab: 弯路(wānlù) vs 弯路
1. 弯路 =detour, roundabout route 弯路 下山不减速的原因 , 司机开不快就会被乘客骂 。 The reason for not slowing down while going a downhill detour is the driver will be scolded by the passengers if he does not drive fast. 2. 弯路 (wānlù= (fig.) wrong way (of doing sth)): 不直的路。多比喻因不得法 (déf ǎ =(doing sth) in the right way) 或失误 (shīwù=to make a mistake) 而花费 (huāfèi=to spend) 冤枉 (yuānwang=not worthwhile) 工夫 (gōngfu=effort) 的方法。 More metaphors for not doing the right thing or making a mistake and the way of making an unworthwhile effort. 比如:吸烟(to smoke),喝酒(to drink alcohol),赌博 (d ǔ bó=to gamble) ,吸毒 (xīdú=to take drugs) ,卖淫 (màiyín= prostitution) ,偷盗 (tōudào=to steal) 等。 1. 让男人女人在恋爱中少走弯路 (wānlù) 。 Let men and women avoid detours in love 2. 希望我的经验能够让你避免 (bìmi ǎ n=to refrain from) 走弯路了。 I hope my experience can help you avoid doing something in wrong way.