逃亡

• Pinyin: táo wáng
• Hanzi breakdown: 逃 = 辶 (walk) + 兆 (omen, phonetic); 亡 = a person hidden under something — to flee, perish

Meaning

To flee; to go into exile; to be a fugitive. Escaping to avoid capture or persecution.

Used for serious situations involving fleeing from authorities, war, persecution, or criminal justice. More dramatic than 逃跑, often implying a prolonged period of hiding or exile.

Examples

1. 战争爆发后，大批难民开始了漫长的逃亡之路。 After the war broke out, masses of refugees began their long journey of exile.
2. 嫌疑人逃亡了三年，最终还是落入了法网。 The suspect fled for three years but was eventually caught by the law.
3. 他在逃亡期间东躲西藏，过着朝不保夕的日子。 During his flight, he hid everywhere, living each day in constant uncertainty.

Usage Guide

Context: news, legal, history, war

Tone: serious

Do Say

• 他逃亡海外多年。(He fled abroad for many years.)
• 嫌犯仍在逃亡中。(The suspect is still at large.)

Don't Say

• 把普通旅行说成'逃亡' (Don't use 逃亡 for normal travel — it implies fleeing from danger or the law)

Origin & History

逃 means to flee, 亡 means to perish or be lost — fleeing to avoid death or capture.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal