Chinese word

逃生

Pronunciation

Pinyintáo shēng

Meaning

  • verbescape

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 迅速逃生xùn sù táo shēng

    escape quickly

  • 有序逃生yǒu xù táo shēng

    escape in an orderly manner

  • 安全逃生ān quán táo shēng

    escape safely

Similar words

逃跑táo pǎo: Run away quickly to avoid danger or pursuit.
逃离táo lí: Move from a dangerous place or area to another place.
撤离chè lí: Move people or things from danger to safety according to a plan or instruction.
避难bì nàn: Go to a safe place to escape danger and seek protection.

Definition in Chinese

在突发危险时迅速离开险地以保全生命的动作或过程，侧重短时间内的自救与撤离。zài tū fā wēi xiǎn shí xùn sù lí kāi xiǎn dì yǐ bǎo quán shēng mìng de dòng zuò huò guò chéng cè zhòng duǎn shí jiān nèi de zì jiù yǔ chè lí

Word origin

逃生 (táoshēng, "escape for survival") combines the action of fleeing with the goal of staying alive.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • run awayverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 逃生出口táo shēng chū kǒuemergency exitnoun
  • 逃生路线táo shēng lù xiànescape routenoun
  • 逃生计划táo shēng jì huàevacuation plannoun

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