The Chinese term **在逃** is formed through a straightforward morphological process where the character **在** (zài), meaning "to be in/at" or "in the state of," is prefixed to the character **逃** (táo), meaning "to flee" or "to escape." This creates a verb-object compound that literally translates to "being in a state of flight" or "at large." It functions as a fixed legal and descriptive term, specifically indicating that a suspect or convict is actively evading capture by authorities, thus conveying an ongoing status of fugitivity from the law.