How to Say ‘Detour’ in Simplified Chinese
绕路
rào lù
[rào lù]
💬 Usage Tip: 绕路 is a compact verb-object idea meaning 'go by a longer route' or 'take a detour,' and it's often used by itself: 你怎么绕路了？ 'why did you take a detour?'
🇨🇳 In China: In a taxi dispute, accusing someone of 绕路 is a common, specific complaint: you're saying they intentionally took a longer route to raise the fare.
Phrase Breakdown
绕路
rào lù
[rào lù]
take a detour
To drive or walk an indirect route to avoid something or go a longer way.
司机常常绕路。
The driver often takes a detour.
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