逃避

• Pinyin: táo bì
• Hanzi breakdown: 逃 = 辶 (walk) + 兆 (omen, phonetic); 避 = 辶 (walk) + 辟 (to open, avoid)

Meaning

To escape; to evade; to avoid. To shirk or run away from responsibilities or reality.

Often used for avoiding problems, responsibilities, or uncomfortable situations rather than physical escape. Carries a somewhat negative connotation implying cowardice or unwillingness to face difficulties.

Examples

1. 逃避问题并不能解决问题，只会让事情变得更糟。 Avoiding problems doesn't solve them — it only makes things worse.
2. 他一直在逃避现实，不愿意承认自己的失败。 He has been escaping from reality, unwilling to admit his failures.
3. 与其逃避责任，不如勇敢面对，想办法弥补过错。 Rather than shirking responsibility, face it bravely and find a way to make amends.

Usage Guide

Context: psychology, self-reflection, criticism

Tone: serious

Do Say

• 不要总是逃避困难。(Don't always run away from difficulties.)
• 逃避不是办法。(Avoidance is not a solution.)

Don't Say

• 把正常的休息说成'逃避' (Don't call legitimate rest or breaks '逃避' — that's taking care of yourself)

Origin & History

逃 means to flee, 避 means to avoid — combined for evading or escaping from something.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal