投奔 (tóu bèn) — to go to (someone) for shelter or help; to seek refuge with
Definition
投奔 (tóubèn) is to go to a person or place for help, shelter, or support. Unlike 避难 (fleeing danger), it implies seeking out a specific person or haven, and is more purposeful than 藏身 (merely hiding oneself).
verb
to go to (someone) for shelter or helpto seek refuge with
Examples
- ，投奔。Zhàn luàn shí qī, hěn duō rén tóu bèn le ān quán de dì fāng.During the war, many people sought refuge in safe places.
- 投奔。Tā tóu bèn le yí wèi yǒu jīng yàn de lǎo shāng rén.He went to an experienced old merchant for help.
- ，投奔。Shī yè hòu, tā zhǐ hǎo tóu bèn xiāng xia de fù mǔ.After losing his job, he had no choice but to seek shelter with his parents in the countryside.
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