Chinese
bìkāi
Meaning: to avoid; to keep away from
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

避開
避
開
避开
避
开

Example sentences

We should try our best to avoid road sections with heavy traffic.
他試圖轉移話題,避開那個尷尬的問題。
他试图转移话题,避开那个尴尬的问题。
He tried to change the subject to avoid that awkward question.
這架飛機避開了敵方的雷達偵測。
这架飞机避开了敌方的雷达侦测。
The aircraft avoided detection by enemy radar.
在隊友的掩護下,他成功避開了敵人的視線。
在队友的掩护下,他成功避开了敌人的视线。
Under the cover of his teammates, he successfully avoided the enemy's line of sight.
他刻意提早出門,以避開塞車時段。
他刻意提早出门,以避开塞车时段。
He deliberately left early to avoid the rush hour traffic.
為了避開塞車,他決定提早出發。
为了避开塞车,他决定提早出发。
To avoid traffic jams, he decided to leave early.
他化裝成老人,成功避開了追捕。
他化装成老人,成功避开了追捕。
He disguised himself as an old man and successfully avoided the pursuit.
為了避開交通塞車,他決定搭乘夜車回家。
为了避开交通塞车,他决定搭乘夜车回家。
To avoid a traffic jam, he decided to take a night train home.
盡量避開交通高峯期。
尽量避开交通高峰期。
Try to avoid the traffic peak period.

Usage Notes

Used when intentionally staying away from something unpleasant or problematic.

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