Definition
逃课 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to skip class' or 'to play truant'. The verb 逃 and the object 课 can be split to insert measure words, duration, or other elements — for example, 逃了一节课 ('skipped one class') or 逃过几次课 ('skipped class a few times'). It's commonly used in student contexts and carries a slightly negative connotation of avoiding responsibility.
v.o.
to skip classto play truant
Examples
- 逃课。Tā jīntiān yòu táo kè le.He skipped class again today.
- 。Wǒ shàng dàxué shí cónglái méi táo guò kè.I never skipped a class when I was in college.
- 。Tā yīnwèi táo le sān cì kè bèi lǎoshī pīpíng le.He was criticized by the teacher for skipping class three times.
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