走弯路

zǒu wān lù

HSK 7–9

Meaning

比喻做事因方法不当或缺乏经验而多费周折，没有直接达到目的。

To take a detour; metaphorically, to do something in a roundabout or inefficient way, often due to lack of experience or wrong methods.

常用于表达做事过程中走了不直接、不效率的路径，或者经历了不必要的挫折。可以是主动地选择或被动地经历。

Used to describe doing something in an inefficient or roundabout way, often implying wasted time or effort. Can be used actively or passively.

1 刚开始创业时走了很多弯路，后来才找到正确的方向。(We took many detours when starting the business, and only later found the right direction.)
2 学习编程没必要走弯路，直接找一位好老师指导会更高效。(There's no need to take detours when learning programming; directly finding a good teacher would be more efficient.)
3 他因为没听劝告，自己走了一段弯路才明白道理。(He took a detour himself only after ignoring advice before understanding the truth.)
4 投资决策前多做调研，可以避免走弯路。(Doing more research before investment decisions can help avoid detours.)
5 这家公司因为管理不善，在产品开发上走了不少弯路。(Due to poor management, this company took many detours in product development.)

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