躲开

躲開

duǒkāi

verb #5,653

Meanings

1 to dodge
2 to get out of the way
3 to avoid

Characters

to hide; to dodge

away; open (result complement)

Examples

他及时躲开了飞来的球。

Tā jíshí duǒkāi le fēilái de qiú.

He dodged the incoming ball in time.

快躲开！车来了！

Kuài duǒkāi! Chē lái le!

Get out of the way! A car is coming!

Tips

usage

躲开 emphasizes physically moving away from danger. Compare with 避开 which can also mean to avoid in an abstract sense.

Stroke Order

躲 duǒ

开 kāi