COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 逃 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 兆 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 逃 (táo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to escape
táoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
táo
逃
to escape
Common words
táo pǎo
逃跑
to flee from sth; to run away; to escape
táo bì
逃避
to escape; to evade; to avoid; to shirk
táo shēng
逃生
to flee for one's life
táo wáng
逃亡
to flee; to go into exile
táo
逃
to escape; to run away; to flee
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
逃
逃
逃
逃
逃
逃
逃
逃
LEARNING TIP
Remember 逃
Say “táo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 逃
Common words and phrases
táo pǎo
to flee from sth; to run away; to escape
táo bì
to escape; to evade; to avoid; to shirk
táo shēng
to flee for one's life
táo wáng
to flee; to go into exile
táo
to escape; to run away; to flee
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“逃”。
Zhège zì shì “táo”.
This character is “逃”.
我正在学习“逃”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “táo” zì.
I am learning the character “逃”.
请写一遍“逃”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “táo”.
Please write “逃” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 逃?
逃 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 逃 (táo) mean?
逃 (táo) means to escape.
What is the radical of 逃?
The radical of 逃 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.