Chinese word

逃避

Pronunciation

Pinyintáo bì

Meaning

  • verbavoid

Example

他经常逃避困难。tā jīng cháng táo bì kùn nán

He often avoids difficulties.

Illustration for 逃避 (avoid)

More examples

他的朋友说他老是逃避义务。tā de péng yǒu shuō tā lǎo shì táo bì yì wù

His friend says he is always avoiding his obligations.

Core concept

Turning away from an unwanted challenge through physical retreat or mental refusal.

Common phrases

  • 逃避责任táo bì zé rèn

    avoid responsibility

  • 逃避现实táo bì xiàn shí

    avoid reality

  • 逃避义务táo bì yì wù

    avoid obligations

Similar words

回避huí bì: Makes a deliberate effort not to address a problem or responsibility directly.
躲避duǒ bì: Avoids danger or someone's gaze by hiding or quickly moving aside.
避开bì kāi: Passes at a distance from an obstacle or person to avoid getting close.
规避guī bì: Gets around a rule or restriction through a special method or loophole.

Definition in Chinese

有意或无意地回避人、事或责任，不愿正面面对困难或不愉快的情况。yǒu yì huò wú yì dì huí bì rén shì huò zé rèn bú yuàn zhèng miàn miàn duì kùn nán huò bù yú kuài de qíng kuàng

Word origin

逃避 (táobì, "avoid; escape") is formed from 逃 (táo, "flee") + 避 (bì, "avoid"), so its two parts reinforce the idea of getting away rather than confronting something.

Usage tips

  • English can describe a practical way around a problem without blame, but this Chinese word often suggests that a person is unwilling to confront the problem.

Other meanings

  • escapeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 逃避主义táo bì zhǔ yìescapismnoun
  • 逃避倾向táo bì qīng xiàngtendency to avoidnoun

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