逃 (táo) - To escape & to flee

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táo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 辵

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逃 · táo

To escape;

to flee;

to run away;

to evade;

to avoid.

To escapeto fleeto run away

Usage highlights

Escape from prisonFlee from disasterEvade taxesRun away from homeEscape deathDeserter

Synonyms

  • 跑— to run
  • 溜— to slip away
  • 遁— to flee, escape (more literary)

Antonyms

  • 追— to chase, pursue
  • 捕— to catch, arrest
  • 迎— to welcome, face

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tried to escape from prison (逃狱).
  • The thief fled the scene (逃离现场).
  • She is avoiding responsibility (逃避责任).
  • Wild animals escaped from the zoo (从动物园逃出).

Collocations

  • Escape from prison(逃狱)
  • Flee from disaster(逃难)
  • Evade taxes(逃税)
  • Run away from home(逃家)
  • Escape death(逃命)
  • Deserter(逃兵)

Idioms

  • Flee in panic(逃之夭夭)
  • Nowhere to escape(在劫难逃)
  • Escape from death and survive(死里逃生)
  • Escape from the net of justice(法网难逃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, 'escaping' often carries negative connotations of cowardice or irresponsibility.
  • The character appears in many historical texts describing fugitives, deserters, or those avoiding obligations.
  • In modern usage, it can also refer to escaping danger or unpleasant situations in a more neutral sense.

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