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逃亡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逃亡táowángto fleeHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #6920, Very Hard
逃亡táowángflight (from danger)HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #6920, Very Hard
逃亡táowángfugitiveHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #6920, Very Hard
táowáng(tao2wang2)tao wang T2
  1. 1to flee
  2. 2flight (from danger)
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March 24, 2026

逃亡táowáng(tao2wang2)

逃亡 (táo wáng) refers to the act of fleeing or escaping from danger, often associated with being a fugitive. It is commonly used in contexts involving criminal activity or when someone is in a perilous situation, such as escaping from war or persecution.

Strokes12Frequency#6920DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of 逃亡 is often depicted in Chinese literature and film, particularly in stories about historical figures fleeing from oppressive regimes or during revolutions. These narratives highlight themes of survival and resilience.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tall' (逃) person running away from a 'wang' (王) or king who is trying to capture them. The tall person symbolizes someone in desperate flight, making it easier to remember the meaning of escaping or fleeing.

Meanings of 逃亡

táowáng(tao2wang2)
1to flee
2flight (from danger)
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逃亡Simplified
12Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

逃跑 (táopǎo) vs 逃避 (táobì) — use 逃亡 when emphasizing the context of being a fugitive or in danger, while 逃跑 is more general for fleeing, and 逃避 focuses on avoiding situations or responsibilities.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 逃亡 with similar words like 逃跑 (táo pǎo), which is more general for running away. 逃亡 is typically used in more serious contexts and is less common in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 逃亡 is not currently on the HSK list, it connects well with vocabulary related to travel and movement, such as 走 (zǒu - to walk) and 去 (qù - to go). Focus on the context in which you use these words to enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 逃亡 incorrectly in casual contexts, such as saying '我今天逃亡' (I am fleeing today) when they mean to say they are just leaving. Instead, they should use 走 or 离开 (líkāi - to leave).

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Component characters

逃táoto escape
HSK 69 strokes辶
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亡wángto die
HSK 73 strokes亠
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How to say to flee in Chinese

“to flee” in Chinese is逃亡táowáng

逃亡 (táo wáng) refers to the act of fleeing or escaping from danger, often associated with being a fugitive. It is commonly used in contexts involving criminal activity or when someone is in a perilous situation, such as escaping from war or persecution.

When to use 逃亡

Learners often confuse 逃亡 with similar words like 逃跑 (táo pǎo), which is more general for running away. 逃亡 is typically used in more serious contexts and is less common in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.

逃亡 or something close to it

逃跑 (táopǎo) vs 逃避 (táobì) — use 逃亡 when emphasizing the context of being a fugitive or in danger, while 逃跑 is more general for fleeing, and 逃避 focuses on avoiding situations or responsibilities.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes use 逃亡 incorrectly in casual contexts, such as saying '我今天逃亡' (I am fleeing today) when they mean to say they are just leaving. Instead, they should use 走 or 离开 (líkāi - to leave).

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逃亡 specifically refers to fleeing from danger or being a fugitive, whereas 逃跑 is a more general term for running away.

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