đường vòng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: chuyển hướng
Meaning · English
detour; diversion route
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đường này đang sửa, phải đi đường vòng.This road is being repaired, so we have to take a detour.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: For a traffic detour, “đường vòng” is more natural; “chuyển hướng” means redirecting or changing direction. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “đường vòng” mean?
detour; diversion route
Is “đường vòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.