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The word "躲避" is formed from the characters 躲 and 避. 躲 uses the radical 身 (body) to imply physical hiding, while 避 uses the radical 辶 (walk) to imply evading through movement. Both characters individually convey avoiding, and their combination reinforces the meaning to dodge or avoid, such as by concealing oneself or moving away from a threat.

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他跑进屋里躲避风雨。

Tā pǎo jìn wū lǐ duǒbì fēngyǔ.

He ran into the house to take shelter from the wind and rain.

小孩子不应该躲避自己的错误。

Xiǎoháizi bù yīnggāi duǒbì zìjǐ de cuòwù.

Children should not avoid their own mistakes.

为了躲避交通拥堵，他每天很早出门。

Wèile duǒbì jiāotōng yōngdǔ, tā měitiān hěn zǎo chūmén.

To avoid traffic congestion, he goes out very early every day.

他总是躲避与人进行深入的交流。

Tā zǒngshì duǒbì yǔ rén jìnxíng shēnrù de jiāoliú.

He always avoids having in-depth conversations with people.

犯罪嫌疑人试图用假身份躲避法律的追究。

Fànzuì xiányírén shìtú yòng jiǎ shēnfèn duǒbì fǎlǜ de zhuījiū.

The criminal suspect attempted to evade legal prosecution by using a false identity.

Word Definition - 躲避

duǒ bì to hide; to evade; to dodge; to take shelter; to avoid (difficulties)

Individual Character Details

躲 duǒ
避 bì