dau1 lou6兜路
Jyutpingdau1 lou6
Yaledāu louh
Definition
To make a detour; to take a longer and less direct path.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Often implies that the detour is unnecessary or inconvenient, sometimes suggesting that a taxi driver is intentionally taking a longer route to increase the fare. It carries a slightly negative connotation of inefficiency or wasted time compared to the most direct path.
Examples
There is a traffic jam ahead, let's take a detour.
Related words
Common phrases
to walk a detour
to go out of one's way on purpose
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 兜, which refers to a scoop or a container. When used as a verb, it specifically describes the action of deviating from a direct route.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
