Meanings of 脱身
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 脱身
Podcast: 脱身
Podcast: 脱身
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 脱身
逃脱 (táotuō) — use 脱身 when emphasizing personal agency in freeing oneself from obligations, while 逃脱 focuses more on the act of escaping from a physical or dangerous situation.
脱身 is generally informal and can be used in both spoken and written Chinese. It often collocates with terms related to obligations, such as '责任' (zérèn - responsibility) or '困境' (kùnjìng - predicament). Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing it could change the meaning.
While 脱身 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with HSK Level 3 and 4 verbs related to movement and actions, such as 去 (qù - to go) and 走 (zǒu - to walk). Focus on the context of use to understand its nuances.
Learners often confuse 脱身 with similar words like 逃跑 (táopǎo - to flee), which implies running away rather than disengaging. A common mistake is saying '我脱身这个项目' instead of '我想脱身这个项目', which clarifies intent of wanting to disengage.
Pronunciation of 脱身
Drill the tone of 脱身 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Component Characters
How to say to get away in Chinese
“to get away” in Chinese is脱身
脱身 (tuō shēn) means to escape or free oneself from a situation, often implying a release from obligations or responsibilities. It can be used in both physical contexts, such as escaping a dangerous situation, and metaphorical ones, such as disengaging from a taxing commitment or relationship.
When to use 脱身
脱身 is generally informal and can be used in both spoken and written Chinese. It often collocates with terms related to obligations, such as '责任' (zérèn - responsibility) or '困境' (kùnjìng - predicament). Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing it could change the meaning.
脱身 or something close to it
逃脱 (táotuō) — use 脱身 when emphasizing personal agency in freeing oneself from obligations, while 逃脱 focuses more on the act of escaping from a physical or dangerous situation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 脱身 with similar words like 逃跑 (táopǎo - to flee), which implies running away rather than disengaging. A common mistake is saying '我脱身这个项目' instead of '我想脱身这个项目', which clarifies intent of wanting to disengage.
Write 脱身
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 脱身 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions about 脱身
脱身 is primarily used in informal settings, so it's better to use more formal phrases in professional or serious discussions.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 脱身?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.