绕行 | Chinese meaning

绕行【rào xíng】

HSK 7-9

to take a circular (or circuitous) route
to do a circuit
(of a planet) to orbit
(of a sailor) to circumnavigate
to take a detour
to bypass

Generated definitions (experimental)

to take a circular (or circuitous) route

This meaning refers to taking an indirect path rather than a direct one, often to avoid an obstacle or for other reasons.

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We decided to take a detour to avoid the road construction.

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Sometimes taking a circular route can take you more time.

to do a circuit

This meaning implies completing a round trip or going around a specific area or route.

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We are going to do a circuit of the park this afternoon.

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He decided to do a circuit around the lake.

(of a planet) to orbit

This meaning describes the movement of celestial bodies around a larger body due to gravitational forces.

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The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.

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Planets take a long time to orbit their stars.

(of a sailor) to circumnavigate

This meaning is used in the context of sailors or explorers traveling completely around something, usually the Earth or an island.

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He dreams of circumnavigating the world.

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Ancient explorers often circumnavigated unknown islands.

to take a detour

This meaning is commonly used to indicate an alternative route taken to avoid obstacles or reach a destination indirectly.

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We had to take a detour because of the traffic accident.

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Please take a detour when this road is closed.

to bypass

This meaning refers to avoiding a specific route or obstacle altogether, typically for convenience or efficiency.

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We need to find a way to bypass the busy city center.

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This new road can help us bypass a lot of traffic.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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