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繞騰

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Mandarin · pinyin rào teng

to run a long way around
fig. to speak vaguely around the topic without getting to the point
to beat about the bush

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绕: rào · entwine; wind around; surround
腾: téng · fly; gallop; run; prance; rise

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4–5 · rao4 teng5

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