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逋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逋būto flee, to run away; to leave a debt unsettledzg, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #60535, Very Hard
逋būto abscondunknown, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #60535, Very Hard
逋būto oweunknown, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #60535, Very Hard
bū(bu1)bu T1
  1. 1to flee, to run away; to leave a debt unsettled
  2. 2to abscond
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March 24, 2026

逋bū(bu1)

The character 逋 (bū) primarily means to flee or run away, often in the context of escaping from responsibilities or debts. It can also imply leaving a debt unsettled, suggesting a sense of abandonment or neglect of obligations. This character is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, rather than everyday conversation.

Strokes10Radical辶Frequency#60535DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of owing debts and the social expectations tied to it are significant, reflecting the importance of trust and obligation in relationships. The character 逋 can represent the negative consequences of failing to uphold these societal norms.

Memory tip

Imagine a man running away from a large, looming debt collector, his feet flying across the ground. The character 逋 has the radical for 'walk' (走) at its base, emphasizing the act of fleeing or running away, while the top part suggests a sense of urgency and escape.

Meanings of 逋

bū(bu1)
1to flee, to run away; to leave a debt unsettled
2to abscond
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About 逋

逋Simplified
10Strokes
辶Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 逋 with similar-looking characters, such as 逃 (táo), which also means to escape, but is used more broadly. 逋 is generally more formal and might appear in legal or literary texts, so be mindful of the context in which you use it.

HSK Study Tips

Though 逋 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of related characters and concepts around debts and obligations. Focus on its usage in literary texts or traditional stories to see how it interacts with other terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 逋 with 逃, using them interchangeably when they have different nuances. For example, saying '他逋了' (tā bū le) instead of '他逃了' (tā táo le) can lead to miscommunication, as 逃 is the more appropriate term for general escaping.

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Etymology of 逋

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)甫
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Origin

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Decomposition of 逋

IDS Structure⿺辶甫
逋Full character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
甫fu3
inner
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How to say to flee, to run away; to leave a debt unsettled in Chinese

“to flee, to run away; to leave a debt unsettled” in Chinese is逋bū

The character 逋 (bū) primarily means to flee or run away, often in the context of escaping from responsibilities or debts. It can also imply leaving a debt unsettled, suggesting a sense of abandonment or neglect of obligations. This character is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, rather than everyday conversation.

When to use 逋

Common mistakes include confusing 逋 with similar-looking characters, such as 逃 (táo), which also means to escape, but is used more broadly. 逋 is generally more formal and might appear in legal or literary texts, so be mindful of the context in which you use it.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 逋 with 逃, using them interchangeably when they have different nuances. For example, saying '他逋了' (tā bū le) instead of '他逃了' (tā táo le) can lead to miscommunication, as 逃 is the more appropriate term for general escaping.

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Word Family of 逋

Words containing this character1
逋būto flee

Frequently Asked Questions about 逋

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