追赶

• Pinyin: zhuī gǎn
• Desglose de hanzi: 追 = 辶 + 丿 + 口 (pursue); 赶 = 走 + 干 (catch up)

Significado

Perseguir; dar alcance; alcanzar.

Can describe physical pursuit of a moving target, or metaphorical striving to close a gap in achievement, development, or competition. Common in discussions of economic development and competitive contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 警察在街上追赶小偷。
2. 发展中国家正在追赶发达国家。
3. 他奋力追赶前面的选手。

Guía de uso

Contexto: sports, competition, development

Tono: dynamic

Correcto

• 中国在科技领域正在追赶世界先进水平。(China is catching up with the world's advanced level in the field of technology.)
• 孩子们在草地上互相追赶玩耍。(The children chased each other playing on the grass.)

Incorrecto

• 追赶时间 — use 赶时间 for being in a hurry; 追赶 implies chasing something

Origen e historia

追 (to chase, to pursue) + 赶 (to catch up, to drive)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal