[dōu quān zi]
(绕圈儿) go around in circles; circle; take a joy-ride
run round in the field
在场上兜圈子跑
The aircraft circled round [around] over the landing strip.
飞机在着陆跑道上空兜圈子。
Don't beat about the bush when you have anything to say.
说话别兜圈子。
He would not answer yes or no, but beat about [around] the bush.
他不愿意直接回答, 而是兜圈子。