Definition
逃 (táo) is the core verb for 'escape/flee' from danger, pursuit, or an undesirable situation. It is more specific than 跑 (pǎo), which primarily means 'to run' (though it can also mean 'run away' in casual speech). The compound 逃跑 (táo pǎo) is a direct synonym that emphasizes the act of fleeing, while 逃生 (táo shēng) specifically means 'escape with one's life'.
verb
to escapeto fleeto run away
Easily confused
- 跳tiàolook-aliketo jump; to hop; to bounce; to skip over
- 套tàosound-alike(verb) to cover, to encase, to put on (a cover)
- 挑tiǎolook-aliketo poke, to prick
- 讨tǎosound-aliketo demand, ask for (payment, explanation, etc.)
- 桃táolook-alikepeach
- 掏tāosound-aliketo take or pull out (from a pocket, bag, or container); to scoop out
- 淘táosound-aliketo wash or rinse (rice, grain) by agitating in water
Examples
- 逃。Tā cóng dàhuǒu dàhuǒ zhōng táo le chūlái.He escaped from the big fire.
- 逃。Miàn duì wèntí bú yào zǒng shì xiǎng táo.Don't always think about running away from problems.
- 逃。Tā táo dào le guówài.He fled abroad.
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