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March 24, 2026
躲避()duǒbì(duo3bi4)
躲避 (duǒ bì) means to hide or evade something, often used in contexts where someone is trying to avoid danger, confrontation, or responsibilities. It conveys a sense of actively seeking to escape from an undesirable situation or object.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 躲避 is often tied to the idea of 'face' (面子), where avoiding confrontation can be seen as a way to maintain social harmony and personal dignity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person named 'Duo' who has a big, scary bee chasing him. He runs away, trying to 躲避 (dodge) the bee. The two parts of the character help: '躲' (to hide) looks like a person hiding under a roof, while '避' (to avoid) suggests moving away from something.
Meanings of 躲避
duǒbì(duo3bi4)
1to hide
2to evade
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About 躲避
躲避Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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躲藏 (duǒcáng) — use 躲避 when emphasizing the act of evading or avoiding, while 躲藏 focuses more on the act of hiding itself.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person named 'Duo' who has a big, scary bee chasing him. He runs away, trying to 躲避 (dodge) the bee. The two parts of the character help: '躲' (to hide) looks like a person hiding under a roof, while '避' (to avoid) suggests moving away from something.
Usage Notes
When using 躲避, be mindful of its context, as it often implies a negative situation or avoidance of responsibility. It is commonly used in both formal and informal registers, but avoid using it in overly casual contexts. A common collocation is '躲避危险' (avoid danger).
HSK Study Tips
While 躲避 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to themes of movement and action found in HSK 3-4 words like '走' (to walk) and '逃' (to escape). Focus on using it with other action verbs to enhance your fluency.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 躲避 is often tied to the idea of 'face' (面子), where avoiding confrontation can be seen as a way to maintain social harmony and personal dignity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 躲避 with 逃避 (táo bì), which specifically means to escape or flee rather than just hide. An incorrect usage would be saying '我躲避家' (I evade home) instead of '我逃避家' (I escape home).
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Cultural Notes for 躲避
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 躲避 is often tied to the idea of 'face' (面子), where avoiding confrontation can be seen as a way to maintain social harmony and personal dignity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 躲避
Typically, 躲避 has a negative connotation related to evasion or avoidance, but it can be used in a lighter context, such as avoiding a boring conversation.
Synonyms include 避免 (bì miǎn), which means to avoid, and 躲藏 (duǒ cáng), which means to hide.
Yes, 躲避 is frequently used in everyday conversations, especially when discussing avoiding problems or dangers.
