bū

逋

Character · Verb

flee; be in arrears

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

verb

to flee; to escape; to be a fugitive

literary

A formal, literary term for escaping from danger, justice, or one's duties.

Zuì罪
rén人
bū逋
táo逃
 ，
bù不
zhī知
suǒ所
zōng踪
 。

The criminal fled, and his whereabouts are unknown.

Bū逋
táo逃
zhī之
chén臣
 ，
bù不
gǎn敢
huí回
guó国
 。

The fugitive official does not dare to return to his country.

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Yīn因
zhàn战
luàn乱
ér而
bū逋
táo逃
sì四
fāng方
 。

To flee in all directions because of war.

2.

verb

to owe; to be in arrears; to default on; to delay

literary

A formal, literary term for failing to pay debts or fulfill obligations on time.

Tā他
bū逋
qiàn欠
shuì税
kuǎn款
yǐ已
jiǔ久
 。

He has been in arrears on his taxes for a long time.

Zhài债
wù务
bū逋
xuán悬
 ，
wú无
lì力
cháng偿
huán还
 。

The debt is in default, and there is no ability to repay it.

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Gōng公
wù务
bù不
dé得
bū逋
màn慢
 。

Official duties must not be delayed.