Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
追
zhuī
Description
"追"的意思是跟在别人后面跑，想要抓住他或者到他那里。
"追" means to run after someone, trying to catch them or reach their place.
这个字也可以表示为了得到一样东西而努力，比如追梦想。
This character can also mean to strive for something, like pursuing a dream.
Meanings
追zhuī
to chase; to run after
小狗在后面追我。
The puppy is chasing me from behind.
追zhuī
to pursue; to seek after
他一直在追自己的梦想。
He has been pursuing his dreams.
追zhuī
to court; to woo someone
他喜欢那个女孩，想追她。
He likes that girl and wants to chase her.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
辶 (walking) + 𠂤, showing the sense of following or chasing on foot.
- Nuance
追 stresses actively going after; 赶 emphasizes hurrying to catch up or drive away.
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