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追上
zhuīshàng
Description
"追上"的意思是跑得快一点，赶上前面的人或东西。
"追上" means to run a bit faster to catch up with the person or thing ahead.
我们常用它来说在学习或比赛里赶上别人。
We often use it to say catching up with others in study or competition.
Meanings
追上zhuīshàng
to catch up with; to overtake
我跑得很快，终于追上了他。
I ran fast and finally caught up with him.
追上zhuīshàng
to reach the same level as
她努力学习，成绩追上了同学。
She studied hard and caught up with her classmates.
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Notes
- Etymology
追 (chase) + 上 (a resultative complement showing successful attainment).
- Nuance
追上 emphasizes success in catching up, unlike 追 which is just the act of chasing.
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