- 绕弯子 ràowānzi to beat around the bushTo speak vaguely or indirectly without getting to the point
- 绕弯儿 ràowānr to go for a strollto go for a walk; to take a stroll
- 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