Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "逃", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "逃", and master the standard way of writing the character "逃".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 逃
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "逃" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
逃 (táo)
1. To leave in order to avoid an environment or thing that is unfavorable to oneself: 逃跑 (run away), 逃敌 (escape from the enemy), 逃匿 (hide), 逃遁 (flee), 逃逸 (escape).
2. To avoid something one is unwilling or afraid to deal with: 逃避 (evade), 逃难 (avoid difficulties), 逃汇 (evade currency regulations), 逃税 (avoid taxes), 逃世 (avoid worldly affairs).
3. (Verb)
- Original meaning: to escape or run away.
- Character formation: Phonetic-ideographic compound; incorporates 辵 (chuò, related to movement) and the phonetic element 兆.
4. Synonymous meanings:
- Same original meaning: run away; escape.
- To evade or avoid: escape; evade.
- To hide or conceal: hide.
- To leave: leave.
- To rebel or break away due to a broken relationship: break away from.
5. Examples of usage:
- Escape from difficulties: 逃避.
- Evade taxes: 逃税.
- Hide oneself: 逃身.
- Leave a gathering without notice: 逃席.
- Break away from teachings of certain philosophies: 逃墨.