兜圈子
dōu​quān​zi

to beat around the bush

dōu​quān​zi to beat around the bush
  1. 兜 dōu verb
    to move around
    to move in a circle; to detour; to go around
  2. 圈子 quān​zi nounverb
    scope
    A limited scope or set of conventions; a routine or traditional pattern of behavior

dōu​quān​zi to go around
  1. 兜 dōu verb
    to move around
    to move in a circle; to detour; to go around
  2. 圈子 quān​zi nounverb
    circle
    A physical circle or ring; a loop or ring-shaped object