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March 24, 2026
逃避táobì(tao2bi4)
逃避 (táobì) means to escape or evade, often used in contexts where someone is avoiding responsibilities, challenges, or difficult situations. It carries a nuance of shirking or not confronting an issue directly, which can imply a lack of courage or responsibility.
Frequency#2844DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, there's often a strong emphasis on facing challenges and responsibilities, so using 逃避 in conversation can indicate a deeper issue with personal accountability, reflecting societal values around diligence and perseverance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person trying to escape a looming shadow representing their responsibilities. The character 逃 (táo) looks like a person running away, and 避 (bì) has elements that can remind you of a barrier they're trying to avoid. Together, they illustrate the act of running from something rather than facing it.
Meanings of 逃避
táobì(tao2bi4)
1to escape
2to evade
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About 逃避
逃避Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2844Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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逃跑 (táopǎo) - pick 逃避 (táobì) when emphasizing avoidance of responsibilities rather than just fleeing from a situation.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person trying to escape a looming shadow representing their responsibilities. The character 逃 (táo) looks like a person running away, and 避 (bì) has elements that can remind you of a barrier they're trying to avoid. Together, they illustrate the act of running from something rather than facing it.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when using 逃避, as it can convey a negative connotation of avoidance. It's commonly used in discussions about personal issues, work, or emotional challenges. Avoid mixing it with more neutral terms like 躲避 (duǒbì), which simply means to hide.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 5 HSK word, 逃避 connects with other verbs of action and emotion. Focus on using it in sentences about personal experiences or hypothetical situations to strengthen your understanding and usage.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, there's often a strong emphasis on facing challenges and responsibilities, so using 逃避 in conversation can indicate a deeper issue with personal accountability, reflecting societal values around diligence and perseverance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 逃避 with 躲避 (duǒbì). For example, saying '我想躲避这个问题' (Wǒ xiǎng duǒbì zhège wèntí) implies hiding, while using 逃避 would emphasize avoiding responsibility. Correct usage would be '我想逃避这个问题' (Wǒ xiǎng táobì zhège wèntí).
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Grammar Patterns of 逃避
逃避 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他炫耀自己通过装病来____服兵役。
He boasts of dodging military service by feigning illness.
We had strong family traditions; we couldn't escape them.
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警察说他为了逃避逮捕就吞了一颗氰化物胶囊。
jǐng chá shuō tā wéi le táo bì dài bǔ jiù tūn le yī kē qíng huà wù jiāo náng。
The police say he swallowed a cyanide capsule to avoid arrest.
5
你会感到一种本能的恐惧而想要去逃避。
nǐ huì gǎn dào yī zhǒng běn néng de kǒng jù ér xiǎng yào qù táo bì。
You feel an animal panic to run and hide.
6
我们不得不把门砸开以逃避火灾.
wǒ mén bù dé bù bǎ mén zá kāi yǐ táo bì huǒ zāi.
We had to break the door out to escape from the fire.
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他极少逃避问题。
tā jí shǎo táo bì wèn tí。
Rarely, if ever, does he sidestep a question.
8
你敢逃避洗碗碟!
nǐ gǎn táo bì xǐ wǎn dié!
Don't you dare try and get out of the washing - up!
9
唯物主义者面向真理, 唯心主义者则逃避真理.
wéi wù zhǔ yì zhě miàn xiàng zhēn lǐ, , wéi xīn zhǔ yì zhě zé táo bì zhēn.
Materialists face truth, whereas idealists shun it.
Cultural Notes for 逃避
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, there's often a strong emphasis on facing challenges and responsibilities, so using 逃避 in conversation can indicate a deeper issue with personal accountability, reflecting societal values around diligence and perseverance.
Frequently Asked Questions about 逃避
You can say, '他总是逃避责任' (Tā zǒng shì táobì zérèn), meaning 'He always evades responsibility.'
逃避 is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the implications it carries.
Some synonyms include 躲避 (duǒbì) meaning 'to hide' and 回避 (huíbì) meaning 'to evade', but be careful as they can have slightly different nuances.
