躲 (duǒ) - To hide, to dodge, to avoid, to conceal

躲Tone 3

duǒ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

躲 · duǒ

To hide, to dodge, to avoid, to conceal oneself, to take shelter.

To hide, to dodge, to avoid, to conceal

Usage highlights

To hide oneselfTo dodge and evadeTo take shelter from the rainTo hide awayTo duck and coverTo avoid disaster

Synonyms

  • 藏— to conceal, to hide
  • 避— to avoid, to evade
  • 隐— to conceal, to hide

Antonyms

  • 露— to expose, to reveal
  • 显— to show, to display
  • 现— to appear, to emerge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child hid behind the door (躲在门后).
  • He dodged the flying ball (躲开飞来的球).
  • We took shelter from the rain under a tree (在树下躲雨).
  • She avoided answering the question (躲闪问题).

Collocations

  • To hide oneself(躲藏)
  • To dodge and evade(躲闪)
  • To take shelter from the rain(躲雨)
  • To hide away(躲避)
  • To duck and cover(躲躲藏藏)
  • To avoid disaster(躲灾)

Idioms

  • To dodge left and right(东躲西藏)
  • To hide from the world and live in seclusion(躲世避俗)
  • Unable to dodge even if one had wings(插翅难躲)
  • To hide one's head but show one's tail(藏头躲尾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 躲 embodies a concept of self-preservation and avoidance, reflecting pragmatic strategies in Chinese culture.
  • In historical contexts, '躲' was often associated with avoiding conflict, persecution, or natural disasters.
  • The character appears in many idioms describing evasive behavior or concealment.

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