jyun1 wong2 lou6冤枉路
Jyutpingjyun1 wong2 lou6
Yaleyūn wóng louh
Definition
Extra distance travelled when taking an unnecessarily long way or detour.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a sense of frustration or regret over wasted effort. It is frequently used when someone realizes they could have reached their destination much faster by taking a different route or following a better set of directions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe wasting time on a task that ultimately leads nowhere.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
If I had known to go that way, I wouldn't have had to take the long way around.
Related words
Common phrases
to take the long way around
to lead someone the wrong way
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 冤枉, which means to frame or falsely accuse someone. While the characters are identical, the noun usage here specifically refers to physical distance or wasted effort in a journey.
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