English–Chinese
“flee to” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintóu bèn
Example
他欠债后，跑去投奔哥哥家。tā qiàn zhài hòu pǎo qù tóu bèn gē gē jiā
After he got into debt, he fled to his older brother's house.
How to say “flee to” in Chinese
“Flee to” in Chinese is 投奔 (tóu bèn).
Move from trouble toward a person or group that can provide protection and support.
Example sentences with 投奔
遭遇家庭暴力后，她带着孩子悄悄投奔亲友避难。zāo yù jiā tíng bào lì hòu tā dài zhe hái zi qiāo qiāo tóu bèn qīn yǒu bì nàn
After experiencing domestic violence, she quietly fled with her child to seek refuge with friends and relatives.
Tips for using 投奔
- In everyday conversation, this verb sounds serious and literary, so it suits hardship, danger, or dependence more than a routine visit to relatives.