窜 (cuàn) means 'to flee or scurry away in a panic or stealthily', emphasizing a sudden, furtive movement — often used for animals or people darting out of sight. It's more vivid and specific than 逃/逃跑 (táo, táo pǎo), which are general 'escape/run away' without the sneaky connotation, and contrasts with 逃亡 (táo wáng) which means 'to go into exile' (usually after a crisis). 避 (bì 'avoid') is a different action (deliberately keeping away).