English–Chinese
“take shelter” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbì nàn
Example
台风要来了，我们到学校避难。tái fēng yào lái le wǒ men dào xué xiào bì nàn
A typhoon is coming, so we're going to the school to take shelter.
How to say “take shelter” in Chinese
“Take shelter” in Chinese is 避难 (bì nàn).
A temporary retreat from a threatened place into safety or protection.
Example sentences with 避难
很多人因为战争而向邻国寻求避难。hěn duō rén yīn wèi zhàn zhēng ér xiàng lín guó xún qiú bì nàn
Many people are seeking refuge in a neighboring country because of the war.
Tips for using 避难
- This word is stronger than ordinary avoidance: it usually concerns a serious threat and a search for protection, not merely skipping an inconvenience.