走弯路

走彎路
zǒuwānlù
verb HSK 7-9 #54,372

Meanings

  1. 1 to take a roundabout route
  2. 2 to waste time using an inefficient method

Examples

HSK 3
Xuéxí fāngfǎ bùduì jiù róngyì zǒuwānlù.
Using the wrong study method makes it easy to waste time on detours.
HSK 3
Yǒule lǎoshī de zhǐdǎo, wǒmen kěyǐ shǎo zǒuwānlù.
With the teacher's guidance, we can avoid unnecessary detours.

Tips

usage
Very often used with : 少走弯路 means 'to avoid unnecessary detours,' a common piece of advice about efficiency in work or study.

Stroke Order

zǒu
wān