逃脱 (táo tuō) — to escape, to get away from

Definition

A verb meaning to succeed in escaping — emphasizes that the escape was achieved, not merely attempted. Often used in contexts like prison, danger, or pursuit, and pairs naturally with 从 + location.

verb
to escapeto get away from

Examples

  • 逃脱
    Tā cóng jiān yù lǐ táo tuō le.
    He escaped from prison.
  • 逃脱
    Zài huǒ zāi zhōng, tā xìng yùn dì táo tuō le.
    He luckily escaped in the fire.
  • 逃脱
    Jǐng chá zhuī le hěn jiǔ, dàn huài rén hái shì táo tuō le.
    The police chased for a long time, but the bad guy still escaped.

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