回避
huí bì
Definitions
- 1. to shun
- 2. to avoid (sb)
- 3. to skirt
- 4. to evade (an issue)
- 5. to step back
- 6. to withdraw
- 7. to recuse (a judge etc)
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Word relationships
Antonyms
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Common mistakes
Do not confuse 回避 (intentionally avoiding an issue or person, often for strategic or ethical reasons) with 避免 (preventing something undesirable). 回避 emphasizes evasive action, while 避免 is about prevention.
Formality
回避 is formal and commonly used in legal or professional contexts (e.g., a judge recusing themselves). In casual speech, 躲开 or 绕开 may be more natural.