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“escape” in Chinese

Chinese

Also幸免 (xìng miǎn)

Pronunciation

Pinyintáo shēng

Example

地震发生时,要迅速逃生。dì zhèn fā shēng shí yào xùn sù táo shēng

When an earthquake occurs, escape quickly.

Illustration for 逃生 (escape)

How to say “escape” in Chinese

“Escape” in Chinese is 逃生 (táo shēng).

Urgent movement from danger toward safety when life is at risk.

Full entry for 逃生: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 逃生

在火灾发生时,人们应保持冷静,有序逃生。zài huǒ zāi fā shēng shí rén men yīng bǎo chí lěng jìng yǒu xù táo shēng

When a fire occurs, people should stay calm and escape in an orderly manner.

Tips for using 逃生

  • In safety notices and emergency drills, this word points to urgent self-protection, so it is not the usual choice for leaving early or avoiding an ordinary inconvenience.

Other Chinese words for “escape”

他靠及时报警才幸免于大祸。tā kào jí shí bào jǐng cái xìng miǎn yú dà huò

He escaped a major disaster only because he called the police in time.

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