Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
奔
bēn
Description
"奔"的意思是很快地跑，或者为了一个目标努力去做。
"奔" means to run very fast, or to strive towards a goal.
我们常说"奔跑"，也说"奔向"一个地方或梦想。
We often say "奔跑" (to run) and also "奔向" (to rush towards) a place or dream.
Meanings
奔bēn
to run fast; to rush
孩子们在草地上奔跑。
The children are running on the grass.
奔bēn
to hurry toward; to head for
他直奔火车站。
He went straight to the train station.
奔bèn
to head for; to be close to (an age)
他今年奔六十了。
He is almost sixty this year.
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Notes
- Reading
bēn means "run/rush"; bèn (4th tone) means "head toward" or approaching an age.
- Etymology
originally depicted a person running with feet emphasized, showing rapid motion.
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