逃 (táo) — to escape; to flee; to run away

Definition

Single-character verb for fleeing danger or a situation — 'flee, escape.' More dramatic than 跑 (running is neutral; 逃 implies danger or avoidance). Pairs with 跑 in compound 逃跑 (HSK6) and with 生 in 逃生 (escape for one's life).

verb

to escapeto fleeto run away

Easily confused

跳tiàolook-aliketo jump; to hop; to bounce; to skip over
淘táosound-aliketo wash or rinse (rice, grain) by agitating in water
挑tiǎolook-aliketo poke, to prick
桃táolook-alikepeach

Examples

逃。
Tā cóng dà huǒ zhōng táo le chū lái.
He escaped from the big fire.
逃。
Miàn duì wèn tí bú yào zǒng shì xiǎng táo.
Don't always think about running away from problems.
逃。
Tā táo dào le guó wài.
He fled abroad.

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