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    Expressing hiding with 躲 (duǒ)

    Actions & Events
    Location & Position

    Structure

    躲 + 在 + Location

    Explanation

    The verb 躲 (duǒ) means "to hide" or "to dodge" and describes the act of concealing oneself or avoiding something. It is often followed by 在 plus a location to indicate where someone is hiding.

    Examples

    • 小猫躲在沙发下面不肯出来。

      xiǎo māo duǒ zài shāfā xiàmiàn bù kěn chūlái.

      The kitten hid under the sofa and refused to come out.

    • 下雨了，我们躲在树下等雨停。

      xià yǔ le, wǒmen duǒ zài shù xià děng yǔ tíng.

      It started raining, so we took shelter under a tree and waited for the rain to stop.

    • 他躲在门后面想吓我一跳。

      tā duǒ zài mén hòumiàn xiǎng xià wǒ yī tiào.

      He hid behind the door trying to scare me.

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