Definition
追赶 (zhuī gǎn) means 'to chase after' or 'to catch up with' — it emphasizes the effort of pursuing someone or something that is moving ahead. It's broader than 追 (zhuī), which can also mean 'to investigate' or 'to binge-watch', and more physical than 追求 (zhuī qiú), which is for goals or romance. 赶上 (gǎn shàng) focuses on the result of catching up, while 追赶 highlights the ongoing action.
verb
to chase afterto pursueto catch up withto overtake
Examples
- 追赶。Tā qí zìxíngchē zhuī gǎn qiánmiàn de chē.He rode his bike chasing after the car ahead.
- 追赶。Jǐngchá zhèngzài zhuī gǎn yí gè xiǎotōu.The police are chasing a thief.
- 追赶。Tā nǔlì xuéxí dǎsuàn zhuī gǎn shàng tóngxuémen.He studies hard to catch up with his classmates.
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