Definition
迎头赶上 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to strive hard to catch up (with the frontrunners)'. It emphasizes making a strong, determined effort to close a gap, often used in competitive or developmental contexts (e.g., studies, work, economic progress). The phrase includes the sense of 'head-on' or 'from the front' (迎头), so it carries a proactive, confront-the-challenge nuance rather than a passive catch-up.
v.p.
to strive hard to catch up (with the leaders or frontrunners)
Examples
- ，迎头赶上。Tā suīrán qǐbù wǎn, dàn xiànzài yǐjīng yíng tóu gǎn shàng le.Although he started late, he has already caught up.
- ，迎头赶上。Wǒmen bìxū jiākuài sùdù, zhēngqǔ zǎorì yíng tóu gǎn shàng.We must speed up and strive to catch up as soon as possible.
- ，迎头赶上。Gōngsī zài jìshù yánfā shàng tóurù jùzī, zhōngyú yíng tóu gǎn shàng le hángyè lǐngxiān zhě.The company invested heavily in R&D and finally caught up with the industry leaders.
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