Learn Chinese Vocab: 弯路(wān​lù) 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(wān​lù= (fig.) wrong way (of doing sth)):不直的路。多比喻因不得法(dé​fǎ=(doing sth) in the right way)或失误(shī​wù=to make a mistake)而花费(huā​fèi=to spend)冤枉(yuān​wang=not worthwhile)工夫(gōng​fu=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，喝酒，赌博(dǔ​bó=to gamble)，吸毒(xī​dú=to take drugs)，卖淫(mài​yín= prostitution)，偷盗(tōu​dào=to steal)等。

1. 让男人女人在恋爱中少走弯路(wān​lù)。

Let men and women avoid detours in love

2. 希望我的经验能够让你避免(bì​miǎn=to refrain from)走弯路了。

I hope my experience can help you avoid doing something in wrong way.