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逭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逭huànto flee, to escape, to avoidvg, 11 strokes, radical 辶
逭huànto escape fromunknown, 11 strokes, radical 辶
huàn(huan4)huan T4
  1. 1to flee, to escape, to avoid
  2. 2to escape from
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March 24, 2026

逭huàn(huan4)

The character 逭 (huàn) means to flee, escape, or avoid something. It is often used in contexts where someone is trying to evade a difficult situation or danger. The nuance implies a sense of urgency or necessity in avoiding an undesirable outcome.

Strokes11Radical辶
Cultural Note

In Chinese literature, the theme of escape often ties to historical figures evading persecution or conflict, reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for resilience and survival.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rabbit (the radical 走, meaning 'to walk') escaping from a fox. The rabbit hops quickly (huàn sounds like 'hurry') to avoid being caught, which relates directly to the meaning of 逭.

Meanings of 逭

huàn(huan4)
1to flee, to escape, to avoid
2to escape from
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About 逭

逭Simplified
11Strokes
辶Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

逃 (táo) - use 逭 (huàn) when emphasizing the urgency or necessity of avoiding a situation, whereas 逃 (táo) focuses more on the act of fleeing itself.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 逭 with 逃 (táo), which also means 'to escape' but is more general. 逭 is often used in more specific or urgent contexts, so be mindful of this subtlety. It is mostly used in written or formal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 逭 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other words about movement and evasion, like 逃 (táo) or 躲 (duǒ). Students should focus on differentiating these terms based on context and urgency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 逭 with 逃 (táo) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想逭这个问题' (Wǒ xiǎng huàn zhège wèntí) instead of '我想逃避这个问题' (Wǒ xiǎng táobì zhège wèntí) is incorrect. Use 逭 for more urgent escapes.

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Etymology of 逭

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)官
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Origin

逭 = 辶 + 官. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 逭

IDS Structure⿺辶官
逭Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
官Guan1
inner
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Parts

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How to say to flee, to escape, to avoid in Chinese

“to flee, to escape, to avoid” in Chinese is逭huàn

The character 逭 (huàn) means to flee, escape, or avoid something. It is often used in contexts where someone is trying to evade a difficult situation or danger. The nuance implies a sense of urgency or necessity in avoiding an undesirable outcome.

When to use 逭

Common mistakes include confusing 逭 with 逃 (táo), which also means 'to escape' but is more general. 逭 is often used in more specific or urgent contexts, so be mindful of this subtlety. It is mostly used in written or formal contexts.

逭 or something close to it

逃 (táo) - use 逭 (huàn) when emphasizing the urgency or necessity of avoiding a situation, whereas 逃 (táo) focuses more on the act of fleeing itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 逭 with 逃 (táo) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想逭这个问题' (Wǒ xiǎng huàn zhège wèntí) instead of '我想逃避这个问题' (Wǒ xiǎng táobì zhège wèntí) is incorrect. Use 逭 for more urgent escapes.

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Word Family of 逭

Words Containing This Character1
逭huànto escape from

Frequently Asked Questions about 逭

It is pronounced as huàn.

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