Chinese

duǒ
Meaning: to hide; to avoid; to dodge
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

躲

Example sentences

He stood under the eaves for a while to avoid the rain.
士兵們躲在隱蔽的樹叢中,等待進攻的信號。
士兵们躲在隐蔽的树丛中,等待进攻的信号。
The soldiers hid in the concealed bushes, waiting for the signal to attack.
他躲在房間裡放聲大嚎。
他躲在房间里放声大嚎。
He hid in the room and wailed loudly.
在炎炎夏日,躲在空調房裡是最舒服的。
在炎炎夏日,躲在空调房里是最舒服的。
In the scorching summer, staying in an air-conditioned room is the most comfortable.
刺客躲在暗處,等待下手的機會。
刺客躲在暗处,等待下手的机会。
The assassin hid in the shadows, waiting for a chance to strike.
只要有一點風吹草動,這隻膽小的貓就會躲起來。
只要有一点风吹草动,这只胆小的猫就会躲起来。
At the slightest stir, this timid cat will go hide.

Usage Notes

Can refer to both physically hiding and avoiding a situation or person.

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