dōu​quān​zi

to beat around the bush

Senses

兜圈子 dōu​quān​zi to beat around the bush

To speak in a roundabout way or be evasive rather than speaking frankly; can also describe getting stuck on minor details when thinking about a problem.

兜圈子 dōu​quān​zi to go around

To move in a circle, saunter about, or travel along a roundabout route; also used to describe taking a detour or losing one's way.

References

same_as 兜圈子/兜圈子 绕圈子/繞圈子
same_as 兜圈子/兜圈子 绕弯子/繞彎子
same_as 兜圈子/兜圈子 绕脖子/繞脖子
same_as 打圈子/打圈子 兜圈子/兜圈子
synonym 绕脖子/繞脖子 兜圈子/兜圈子
same_as 绕圈子/繞圈子 兜圈子/兜圈子
same_as 绕弯子/繞彎子 兜圈子/兜圈子