Explanation at your level:
You use 避开 when you move away from something. If you see a big hole in the road, you walk around it. That is 避开. It helps you stay safe.
At this level, you use 避开 to talk about avoiding people or things you do not like. For example, you might want to 避开 the rain or 避开 a busy street to save time.
You can now use 避开 for abstract ideas. It is common to 避开 a topic in a conversation if it is too personal. It shows you have control over your social interactions.
Use 避开 to describe strategic avoidance. Businesses 避开 high-risk investments, and people 避开 peak traffic hours. It implies planning and foresight in your decision-making process.
At the advanced level, 避开 is used in sophisticated contexts. You might discuss how to 避开 legal loopholes or how to 避开 diplomatic friction. It suggests a high level of nuance and careful navigation of complex social or professional landscapes.
Mastery of 避开 involves understanding its subtle psychological applications. It is used in literary contexts to describe characters who 避开 their own past or 避开 destiny. It reflects a deep understanding of human behavior and the avoidance mechanisms we employ to manage our internal and external realities.
30초 단어
- It means to avoid.
- Used for people and things.
- Very common in daily life.
- It is a verb.
The term 避开 (bì kāi) is a versatile verb used to describe the act of physically or metaphorically moving away from something. Think of it as creating a buffer zone between yourself and a potential problem.
You can use it when you are walking down a crowded street and need to 避开 a puddle, or when you are in a meeting and want to 避开 a difficult question. It is all about making a conscious choice to avoid contact or confrontation.
The character 避 (bì) carries the ancient meaning of 'to hide' or 'to avoid,' often associated with fleeing from danger. Historically, it was used in contexts involving avoiding natural disasters or military threats.
The character 开 (kāi) means 'to open' or 'to move away.' When combined, they form a compound that suggests opening up space to let something pass or moving oneself away from a focal point. Over centuries, this evolved from physical movement to include abstract concepts like avoiding responsibility or awkward topics.
In daily life, 避开 is used both literally and figuratively. You might 避开 traffic (literal) or 避开 an argument (figurative).
It is a neutral term that works in almost any register. Whether you are talking to a friend about avoiding a boring person or writing a formal report about avoiding financial risks, this word fits perfectly. It is highly common in professional settings to discuss risk management.
While 避开 is a direct verb, it appears in many common phrases. 1. 避开锋芒: To avoid the sharp edge (avoiding direct confrontation). 2. 避开耳目: To avoid notice (to do something secretly). 3. 避开嫌疑: To avoid suspicion. 4. 避开重点: To avoid the main point (evasive). 5. 避开人群: To avoid the crowd.
In Chinese grammar, 避开 functions as a transitive verb. It is often followed by a noun representing the object being avoided. The pronunciation is /biː kaɪ/ in pinyin, with a falling-tone on the first syllable.
It is not a noun, so it does not have plural forms. It is a standard action verb that can be modified by adverbs like '尽量' (try to) or '成功' (successfully).
Fun Fact
Used in ancient military strategy.
Pronunciation Guide
b-ee k-eye
b-ee k-eye
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing tones
- Confusing with 'bì' (must)
- Adding extra sounds
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
고급
Grammar to Know
Verb-Object structure
避开人群
Examples by Level
避开水坑。
Avoid the puddle.
Simple imperative.
请避开人群。
我们要避开那个坏天气。
他想避开我。
避开危险的地方。
避开交通堵塞。
你可以避开这个问题。
我尽量避开他。
避开阳光。
我们应该避开高峰期。
她试图避开那个话题。
避开这些不必要的麻烦。
他总是避开我的目光。
避开那些负面情绪。
为了安全，请避开这里。
避开这种尴尬的局面。
避开法律风险。
公司需要避开市场竞争。
他巧妙地避开了记者的提问。
避开那些过时的观念。
我们需要避开任何可能的冲突。
避开这种潜在的危险。
她避开了所有的社交活动。
避开这种错误的逻辑。
避开繁琐的程序。
他以一种优雅的方式避开了争议。
避开这种道德困境并不容易。
我们需要避开系统性的偏见。
避开官僚主义的陷阱。
避开这种复杂的财务纠纷。
她避开了所有的政治讨论。
避开这种逻辑上的谬误。
避开行业内的潜规则。
他试图避开命运的安排。
避开这种历史性的必然性。
避开意识形态的争论。
避开这种深层的心理创伤。
避开这种文化上的隔阂。
避开那种宿命论的观点。
避开这种逻辑上的悖论。
避开那种虚无主义的影响。
자주 쓰는 조합
Idioms & Expressions
"避开锋芒"
avoid direct conflict
他决定避开锋芒。
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Easily Confused
Both mean avoid.
避免 is for abstract outcomes; 避开 is for physical/social entities.
避免错误 vs 避开人群
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 避开 + Object
我避开他。
어휘 가족
Nouns
Verbs
관련
How to Use It
8/10
Formality Scale
자주 하는 실수
避开 is for avoiding, not putting down.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a wall you walk around.
Native usage
Used for traffic.
Cultural context
Politeness.
Grammar rule
Verb+Object.
Say it right
Tones matter.
Don't mistake
Not a noun.
Did you know?
Ancient roots.
Study smart
Use flashcards.
Speaking tip
Practice tones.
Writing tip
Use in reports.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Bì (bee) flies away to avoid the flower.
Visual Association
A person stepping aside from a falling object.
Word Web
챌린지
Use it in a sentence today.
어원
Chinese
Original meaning: Move away to avoid
문화적 맥락
None.
Commonly translated as 'avoid' or 'steer clear'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Traffic
- 避开高峰
- 避开堵车
- 避开主路
Social
- 避开尴尬
- 避开人群
- 避开某人
Work
- 避开风险
- 避开责任
- 避开问题
Safety
- 避开危险
- 避开火源
- 避开障碍
Conversation Starters
"你平时怎么避开交通堵塞？"
"你有没有避开过什么人？"
"避开困难的方法是什么？"
"在工作中如何避开风险？"
"你喜欢避开人群吗？"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you had to 避开 something.
Why is it important to 避开 negative people?
How do you 避开 stress?
Write about a situation where you couldn't 避开.
자주 묻는 질문
8 질문避开 is physical/social avoidance, 避免 is preventing an outcome.
셀프 테스트
请___那个坑。
避开 means avoid.
Which means to avoid?
避开 is a noun.
It is a verb.
Word
뜻
점수: /5
Summary
避开 is your go-to word for stepping around obstacles, whether they are physical puddles or difficult conversations.
- It means to avoid.
- Used for people and things.
- Very common in daily life.
- It is a verb.
Memory Palace
Imagine a wall you walk around.
Native usage
Used for traffic.
Cultural context
Politeness.
Grammar rule
Verb+Object.
예시
为了健康，他尽量避开油炸食品。
