tou4 bei6逃避
Jyutpingtou4 bei6
Yaletòuh beih
Definition
To escape, evade, shirk, or avoid facing something.
neutraldaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Used primarily for abstract concepts like responsibilities, reality, or difficult questions rather than physical flight. It carries a negative connotation of cowardice or lack of courage when facing life challenges. In casual speech, people often prefer using 避開 or 躲埋嚟避 for physical avoidance.
Examples
Stop avoiding the problem all the time.
Is he trying to shirk his responsibilities?
Related words
Common phrases
to escape from reality
to shirk responsibility
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 逃走, which specifically refers to the physical act of running away from a location or a dangerous situation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
