拐弯

拐彎

guǎiwān

verb HSK 7-9 #17,659

Meanings

1 to turn a corner; to make a turn
2 to change direction

Characters

Both characters relate to turning/bending — a natural compound for 'turn a corner.'

Examples

前面路口拐弯就到了。

Qiánmiàn lùkǒu guǎiwān jiù dào le.

Turn at the intersection ahead and you'll be there.

这条路拐了好几个弯。

Zhè tiáo lù guǎi le hǎojǐ ge wān.

This road has several bends.

Tips

usage

拐弯抹角 (guǎiwān-mòjiǎo) is a common idiom meaning 'to beat around the bush' — literally 'turning corners and wiping edges.' 说话别拐弯抹角 = 'stop beating around the bush.'

Stroke Order

拐 guǎi

弯 wān