- 围绕 wéirào to revolve aroundTo move around a central point; to encircle or encompass something from all sides
- 环绕 huánrào to surroundto encircle or be all around something
- 绕道 ràodào to detourto take a detour or go by a roundabout route; to go the long way around
- 缠绕 chánrào to twineto wind around; to twist or bind around something else like a rope or vine
- 绕行 ràoxíng to orbitto circle around something; to move in an orbit, such as a planet orbiting a star or a runner circling a track
- 萦绕 yíngrào to lingerTo linger or hover; often used for sounds, thoughts, or feelings that remain in one's mind or ears.
- 绕过 ràoguò to bypassto detour past; to go around a physical obstacle or a location; to circumvent or avoid a problem or rule
- 缭绕 liáorào to curl upto curl up, wind around, or linger, typically said of smoke, clouds, mist, or music
- 绕圈子 ràoquānzi to go in circlesTo circle or go round and round; to take a detour or follow a winding path.
- 绕组 ràozǔ windingan electrical coil or system of conductors in a motor, transformer, or other equipment
- 绕口令 ràokǒulìng tongue twisterA language game or verbal exercise where phrases are composed of characters with similar sounds and tones that are difficult to articulate rapidly; often used for speech training.
- 绕弯子 ràowānzi to beat around the bushTo speak vaguely or indirectly without getting to the point
- 绕路 ràolù to make a detourTo take the long way around; to go by a longer route.
- 绕远 ràoyuǎn go the long way aroundto take a longer route than necessary; to go by a roundabout way
- 盘绕 pánrào to coil around; to weaveto twine, coil, or wreathe around another object
- 余音绕梁 yúyīnràoliáng lingering melodythe melody lingers around the rafters; used to describe singing or music that is extremely beautiful, resonant, and unforgettable
- 绕指柔 ràozhǐróu very pliableA very soft or pliable temperament; used to describe a person who was once tough or rigid but has become gentle and submissive.
- 卷绕 juǎnrào to wind; to reelto wind, coil, or reel something around a core or onto a spool
- 回绕 huírào to wind aroundto coil, spiral, or twist around a central point
- 绕弯 ràowān to go for a strollto go for a walk or a short stroll
- 旋绕 xuánrào to wind aroundto curl up, wind around, or orbit in a circular motion
- 绕梁三日 ràoliángsānrì sonorous and resoundingLiterally meaning to reverberate around the rafters for three days; used to describe beautiful singing or music that leaves a deep and lasting impression on the listener.
- 绕嘴 ràozuǐ hard to pronouncehard to get one's mouth around; difficult to say smoothly or clearly
- 绕弯儿 ràowānr to go for a strollto go for a walk; to take a stroll
- 绕脖子 ràobózi to beat about the bush(colloquial) To speak or act in a roundabout manner without being direct.
- 珠围翠绕 zhūwéicuìrào splendidly adornedDescribes a woman being gorgeously dressed and richly ornamented with jewels and jade
- 歌声绕梁 gēshēngràoliáng lingering musicthe singing or music is so beautiful that it lingers in the room; describes a superb and unforgettable performance
- 绕梁之音 ràoliángzhīyīn ethereal musicbeautiful music or singing that seems to linger in the air and stay in one's mind; enchanting sounds
- 绕指柔肠 ràozhǐróucháng extremely tenderheartedto be overcome with deep and tender emotion; soft and pliable sentiments
- 缠绕茎 chánràojīng twining stemA type of plant stem that is too weak to stand upright and must wrap itself around other objects to grow upward; a vine.
- 余响绕梁 yúxiǎngràoliáng reverberating around the rafters(idiom) describes music or singing that is so beautiful and moving that it leaves a lasting impression, as if the sound is still echoing around the room; sonorous and resounding
- 曲绕 qūrào to windto wind; to coil; to twist around
- 环绕喇叭 huánràolǎba surround sound speakerA speaker used in conjunction with main speakers to create a surround sound effect; it produces audio processed to complement the main channels and enhance the listening environment.
- 绕一圈 ràoyīquān to go aroundto go around one time; to do a circuit
- 绕地 ràodì to orbit the Earthto orbit the Earth; to go around the Earth
- 绕场 ràochǎng to circle the fieldTo walk or process around the perimeter of a stadium, sports field, or venue.
- 绕境 ràojìng to patrol an areaTo circle or patrol a specific territory or district; often used in the context of a religious procession where a deity is carried through the streets.
- 绕射 ràoshè to diffract(physics) to undergo diffraction; occurs when waves such as light or sound bend around obstacles or through openings; also written as [[衍射|衍射|yan3 she4]]
- 绕开 ràokāi to skirtto bypass or detour around; to avoid a problem or an obstacle
- 绕弯子儿 ràowānzir to beat about the bushto speak vaguely around a topic without getting to the point; literally to go on a long detour
- 绕手 ràoshǒu trickydifficult to handle or manage; knotty; complicated; thorny
- 绕来绕去 ràoláiràoqù to go around in circlesTo go around in circles or be circuitous without getting anywhere; meandering or indirect
- 绕流 ràoliú flow around a bodythe flow of a fluid around a solid body or obstacle
- 绕磨 ràomo to pesterto press annoyingly or pester someone; to bother persistently
- 绕绕 ràorào twisting and turningappearing winding or curved; involved and tricky
- 绕腾 ràoteng to go the long way aroundto take a circuitous route; to run a long way around
- 绕膝 ràoxī to stay with one's parents(of children) to play around one's parents' knees; to stay at home and look after one's elderly parents
- 绕膝承欢 ràoxīchénghuān to stay with one's parents to make them happyto live with one's parents or stay close to them in order to bring them joy and happiness
- 绕远儿 ràoyuǎnr to go the long way aroundto take a circuitous route instead of a shortcut; to go by a roundabout way
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH