躱 (duǒ) - To dodge, evade, avoid & to hide, conceal oneself.

躱Tone 3

duǒ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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躱 · duǒ

To dodge, evade, avoid;

to hide, conceal oneself.

To dodge, evade, avoidto hide, conceal oneself.

Usage highlights

dodgehideevadetake shelterdodge an attackconceal oneself

Synonyms

  • 躲— dodge, avoid (more common variant)
  • 避— avoid, evade
  • 藏— hide, conceal

Antonyms

  • 迎— meet head-on, welcome
  • 接— receive, accept
  • 面— face, confront

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He dodged the attack swiftly (躱开攻击).
  • The rabbit hid in the bushes (躱在灌木丛中).
  • She avoided answering the question (躱避问题).

Collocations

  • dodge(躱开)
  • hide(躱藏)
  • evade(躱避)
  • take shelter(躱雨)
  • dodge an attack(躱攻击)
  • conceal oneself(躱起来)

Idioms

  • Dodge left and evade right(左躱右闪)
  • Hide from the wind and avoid the rain(躱风避雨)
  • Evade and dodge skillfully(东躱西藏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a body avoiding something, emphasizing physical evasion.
  • In martial arts contexts, represents defensive maneuvering and agility.
  • Sometimes used in folk expressions about avoiding trouble or hiding from authority.

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