赶
上

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The word "赶上" is formed by combining the character "赶", meaning to chase or rush, with "上", meaning up or onto, resulting in a compound that literally conveys the act of catching up to or reaching something, such as meeting a deadline or overtaking.

Example Sentences Hide

我赶上了公交车。

Wǒ gǎnshàng le gōngjiāo chē.

I caught the bus.

今天早上我差点没赶上火车。

Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chàdiǎn méi gǎnshàng huǒchē.

I almost missed the train this morning.

如果走快点儿，我们还能赶上电影的开头。

Rúguǒ zǒu kuài diǎnr, wǒmen hái néng gǎnshàng diànyǐng de kāitóu.

If we walk faster, we can still catch the beginning of the movie.

努力学习才能赶上时代的步伐。

Nǔlì xuéxí cáinéng gǎnshàng shídài de bùfá.

Only by studying hard can one keep up with the pace of the times.

因为路上堵车，他没能赶上重要的会议开场。

Yīnwèi lùshang dǔchē, tā méi néng gǎnshàng zhòngyào de huìyì kāichǎng.

Because of traffic congestion on the road, he failed to catch the start of the important meeting.

Word Definition - 赶上

gǎn shàng to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon; in time for

Individual Character Details

赶 gǎn
上 shǎng, shàng