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回避
Old HSK 6

回避 (huíbì) · to avoid

回避 (huíbì) means “to avoid; to evade; to dodge”. It is written with 2 characters: 回 (to return) + 避 (to avoid). It is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).

How 回避 is built

The characters

回 huí · to return

What 回 is made of

Origin hint: Originally, a spiral signifying return (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

避 bì · to avoid

What 避 is made of

Origin hint: 辶 gives the meaning, 辟 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

Example sentences

他总是回避这个问题。Tā zǒngshì huíbì zhège wèntí.He always avoids this question.
有问题就要面对,不能回避。Yǒu wèntí jiù yào miànduì, bùnéng huíbì.When there's a problem you must face it, not avoid it.

Questions about 回避

What does 回避 mean?

回避 (huíbì) means “to avoid; to evade; to dodge”.

How do you pronounce 回避?

回避 is pronounced huíbì.

Which HSK level is 回避?

回避 is in Old HSK 6.

Related words

Learn 回避 with its group

It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 82: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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