Lingaku赶【gǎn】
HSK 3
- to overtake; to catch up with
- to hurry; to rush
- to try to catch (the bus etc)
- to drive (cattle etc) forward; to drive (sb) away
- to avail oneself of (an opportunity)
- until; by (a certain time)
Generated: This meaning is used when someone or something is moving faster than others in order to reach them or a particular position.
He quickly caught up with the car in front.
Generated: This meaning expresses the need to move quickly or with urgency, often due to time constraints.
We need to hurry to school, otherwise we will be late.
Generated: This usage refers to the action of attempting to board a form of transportation that may be leaving soon.
If you want to go to the city center, you have to catch that bus.
Generated: This meaning involves urging animals to move in a specific direction or getting someone to leave a place.
Generated: This meaning indicates taking advantage of a chance that is presented.
We should quickly take advantage of this entrepreneurial opportunity.
Generated: This meaning describes a time limit or deadline by which something needs to be accomplished.