tou4 paau2逃跑
Jyutpingtou4 paau2
Yaletòuh páau
Definition
To run away, flee, or escape.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Although 逃跑 is understood in Cantonese, it sounds significantly more formal or literary compared to everyday speech. Most locals prefer using 走佬 when referring to fleeing from trouble, or 走人 when simply leaving a place. Using 逃跑 in casual conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a news report or a script.
Examples
He ran away immediately upon seeing the police.
Related words
Common phrases
escape route
Common mistake
Learners often use 逃跑 in contexts where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. For casual situations like leaving a party or running away from a minor chore, use 走人 or 閃人 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
