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躲藏 (duǒcáng) — use 躲避 when emphasizing the act of evading or avoiding, while 躲藏 focuses more on the act of hiding itself.
When using 躲避, be mindful of its context, as it often implies a negative situation or avoidance of responsibility. It is commonly used in both formal and informal registers, but avoid using it in overly casual contexts. A common collocation is '躲避危险' (avoid danger).
While 躲避 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to themes of movement and action found in HSK 3-4 words like '走' (to walk) and '逃' (to escape). Focus on using it with other action verbs to enhance your fluency.
Learners often confuse 躲避 with 逃避 (táo bì), which specifically means to escape or flee rather than just hide. An incorrect usage would be saying '我躲避家' (I evade home) instead of '我逃避家' (I escape home).
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How to say to hide in Chinese
“to hide” in Chinese is躲避
躲避 (duǒ bì) means to hide or evade something, often used in contexts where someone is trying to avoid danger, confrontation, or responsibilities. It conveys a sense of actively seeking to escape from an undesirable situation or object.
When to use 躲避
When using 躲避, be mindful of its context, as it often implies a negative situation or avoidance of responsibility. It is commonly used in both formal and informal registers, but avoid using it in overly casual contexts. A common collocation is '躲避危险' (avoid danger).
躲避 or something close to it
躲藏 (duǒcáng) — use 躲避 when emphasizing the act of evading or avoiding, while 躲藏 focuses more on the act of hiding itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 躲避 with 逃避 (táo bì), which specifically means to escape or flee rather than just hide. An incorrect usage would be saying '我躲避家' (I evade home) instead of '我逃避家' (I escape home).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 躲避
Typically, 躲避 has a negative connotation related to evasion or avoidance, but it can be used in a lighter context, such as avoiding a boring conversation.
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