tou4 juk6逃獄逃狱
Jyutpingtou4 juk6
Yaletòuh yuhk
Definition
To escape from prison.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of breaking out of a correctional facility rather than just running away from a situation. It is a formal term often used in news reports or dramatic storytelling, so it sounds quite serious when used in casual conversation.
Examples
I heard that prisoner escaped from prison last night.
How could he manage to escape from such a high-security prison?
Related words
Common phrases
successfully escaped from prison
attempted to escape from prison
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 走佬, which is a colloquial way to describe running away from debts, responsibilities, or a relationship, and does not necessarily involve a prison setting.
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