zau2 bei6走避
Jyutpingzau2 bei6
Yalejáu beih
Definition
To flee or escape from danger.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Often used in news reports or formal announcements regarding emergencies, such as fires or natural disasters. It implies a sense of urgency and deliberate movement away from a source of danger. While it sounds slightly more formal than just running away, it remains a standard verb for describing evacuation or dodging a threat.
Examples
Seeing the fire, everyone escaped immediately.
He evaded it very quickly and didn't get hurt.
Related words
Common phrases
unable to evade in time
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 避開, which is more commonly used for dodging a person or a specific object in daily life. 走避 carries a stronger connotation of fleeing from a dangerous situation rather than just avoiding someone.
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