逃跑 táopǎo to flee from something
to flee from something; to run away; to escape
How to remember 逃跑: 逃 to abscond + 跑 run = to flee from something.
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How it is used
- To flee, run away, escape - 罪犯逃跑了 (zuìfàn táopǎo le) the criminal fled.
- Emphasizes physically running off to get away; 逃 alone or 逃走 are close, 逃避 (táobì) is dodging responsibility abstractly.
- Common for prisoners, suspects, animals bolting.
Example sentences
- 我试图逃跑。 Wǒ shìtú táopǎo.I tried to escape.
- 我会帮你逃跑的。 Wǒhuì bāng nǐ táopǎo de.I'll help you escape.