tou4 bei6 jin6 sat6逃避現實逃避现实
Jyutpingtou4 bei6 jin6 sat6
Yaletòuh beih yihn saht
Definition
Escapism; to escape from reality.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Often used to describe someone who retreats into hobbies, fiction, or sleep to avoid dealing with stressful life events. It carries a slightly critical or concerned tone when directed at someone else. Unlike the formal term 逃避, which can apply to avoiding a specific task, 逃避現實 specifically refers to a broader psychological withdrawal from the actual world.
Examples
He plays video games all day just to escape from reality.
Stop escaping from reality and face the problems.
Related words
Common phrases
addicted to gaming to escape reality
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