gwaai2 waan1拐彎拐弯
Jyutpinggwaai2 waan1
Yalegwáai wāan
Definition
To make a sharp turn; to turn a corner.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of steering a vehicle or moving around a corner with a significant change in direction. Unlike the more general 轉彎 which can refer to any slight change in path, 拐彎 often implies a sharper or more deliberate maneuver. It is frequently used in the context of driving or navigating tight spaces.
Examples
Remember to signal when you make a turn.
Related words
Common phrases
to beat around the bush
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract changes in direction or metaphorical turns, as it is strictly reserved for physical movement.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
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