ceot1 zau2出走
Jyutpingceot1 zau2
Yalechēut jáu
Definition
To run away, flee, or leave a place due to difficult circumstances or pressure.
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How it's used
Carries a sense of escaping from an oppressive environment or a restrictive situation rather than just traveling. It often implies a deliberate, sometimes desperate, act of leaving behind one's current life or responsibilities.
Examples
Because he couldn't stand the pressure, he decided to run away and live abroad.
Are you planning to run away and never come back here?
Related words
Common phrases
run away from home
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 旅遊 or 去旅行, which are neutral terms for travel or tourism. Using 出走 in a casual context like a weekend trip sounds overly dramatic or implies you are running away from your problems.
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