逃之夭夭

逃之夭夭 táo zhī yāo yāo ㄊㄠˊ ㄓ ㄧㄠ ㄧㄠ tou4 zi1 jiu1 jiu1

  • to escape without trace (idiom); to make one's getaway (from the scene of a crime)
  • to show a clean pair of heels

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 逃 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他看到了警察,就逃之夭夭了。 As soon as he saw the policeman, he ran for it.
  • 他一嗅到风声不对,就逃之夭夭了。 Sensing danger, he ran away.

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