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赶赴gǎnfùto hurryHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #31863, Very Hard
赶赴gǎnfùto rushHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #31863, Very Hard
gǎnfù(gan3fu4) T3
  1. 1to hurry
  2. 2to rush
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March 24, 2026

赶赴(趕赴)gǎnfù(gan3fu4)

The term '赶赴' means to hurry or rush to a destination or event. It is commonly used in contexts where urgency is important, such as when someone is late for an appointment or needs to attend an event quickly.

Strokes19Frequency#31863DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

'赶赴' reflects the fast-paced nature of modern Chinese life, where being on time is often seen as a sign of respect and responsibility, especially in business settings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person 'rushing' to catch a train—picture them 赶 (gan) and then 'fu' (like 'fleeing') to the platform. The character 赶, which includes the radical for 'to run,' visually represents the act of hurrying.

Meanings of 赶赴

gǎnfù(gan3fu4)
1to hurry
2to rush
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About 赶赴

赶赴Simplified
趕赴Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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急赴 (jífù) - use '赶赴' when emphasizing the action of hurrying, while '急赴' focuses more on the urgency of the situation.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 赶赴 with similar terms like 去 (qù) which simply means 'to go.' Remember that 赶赴 carries a sense of urgency. It is typically used in more formal contexts, such as in news reports or announcements.

HSK Study Tips

While '赶赴' is not an HSK word, it aligns with verbs related to movement and urgency found at HSK 4 and above. Focus on its usage in sentences to understand the nuances of urgency and context.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 赶赴 with informal contexts, saying something like '我赶赴家' (Wǒ gǎn fù jiā) which is incorrect. Instead, use '我回家' (Wǒ huí jiā) for 'I am going home.'

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Component Characters

赶gǎnto overtake
HSK 410 strokes走
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赴fùto go
HSK 79 strokes走
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How to say to hurry in Chinese

“to hurry” in Chinese is赶赴gǎnfù

The term '赶赴' means to hurry or rush to a destination or event. It is commonly used in contexts where urgency is important, such as when someone is late for an appointment or needs to attend an event quickly.

When to use 赶赴

Learners often confuse 赶赴 with similar terms like 去 (qù) which simply means 'to go.' Remember that 赶赴 carries a sense of urgency. It is typically used in more formal contexts, such as in news reports or announcements.

赶赴 or something close to it

急赴 (jífù) - use '赶赴' when emphasizing the action of hurrying, while '急赴' focuses more on the urgency of the situation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 赶赴 with informal contexts, saying something like '我赶赴家' (Wǒ gǎn fù jiā) which is incorrect. Instead, use '我回家' (Wǒ huí jiā) for 'I am going home.'

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Cultural Notes for 赶赴

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In Western cultures, the concept of 'rushing' might not carry the same weight of urgency as in China, where punctuality is often linked to respect and professionalism.

Frequently Asked Questions about 赶赴

You can say, '我赶赴会议' (Wǒ gǎn fù huìyì) meaning 'I am rushing to the meeting.'

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