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投奔

tóu bèn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to seek shelter
  • to seek asylum

Definition

前去投靠别人(多指亲戚、朋友或组织),寻求庇护或帮助。

To go and seek refuge or help from someone (usually relatives, friends, or organizations).

Usage

通常用于表示一个人为了躲避困难、寻求发展或依附他人而前往某处。

Usually used to indicate that someone goes somewhere to escape difficulties, seek development, or rely on others.

Examples

  • 1 他无家可归,只好去投奔远方的亲戚。 (He was homeless and had to go to a distant relative for refuge.)
  • 2 战乱时期,许多难民投奔了邻国。 (During the war, many refugees fled to neighboring countries.)
  • 3 她决定投奔大城市,寻找更多机会。 (She decided to go to the big city to seek more opportunities.)
  • 4 这位艺术家投奔了一个著名的画院。 (This artist joined a famous painting academy for support.)
  • 5 在困难时刻,他投奔了老朋友,得到了帮助。 (In difficult times, he turned to an old friend for help and received assistance.)

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