逃 (táo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 逃 (táo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 逃 (táo) means "to escape; to run away". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逃 stroke by stroke?

逃 has 9 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 逃 and 迎?

逃 (táo) and 迎 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 逃?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 逃?

Common words containing 逃 include: 逃跑 (táo pǎo) — to run away; to escape; 逃避 (táo bì) — to evade; to avoid; to shirk; 逃课 (táo kè) — to skip class; to play truant.

How to Write 逃

The character 逃 (táo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

逃 is pronounced táo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to escape; to run away.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 逃 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 逃

逃跑 táo pǎo

to run away; to escape

逃避 táo bì

to evade; to avoid; to shirk

逃课 táo kè

to skip class; to play truant

Example Sentences

兔子飞快地逃跑了。

tù zi fēi kuài dì táo pǎo le

The rabbit ran away quickly.

不要逃避你的责任。

bú yào táo bì nǐ de zé rèn

Don't evade your responsibility.

好学生不应该逃课。

hào xué shēng bù yīng gāi táo kè

Good students shouldn't skip classes.

Similar Characters

迎 yíng

运 yùn

近 jìn

Practice Writing 逃 (táo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逃

What does 逃 (táo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逃 and 迎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逃?

What common words use 逃?

How to Write 逃 (táo)