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赶上
gǎnshàng
Description
"赶上"的意思是很快地追到前面的人或东西，也可以说正好在某个时间到，或者遇到了某件事。
Meanings
赶上gǎnshàng
to catch up with; to keep pace with
你快点，我们要赶上他们。
赶上gǎnshàng
to catch (a train, bus, etc.) in time
我跑得很快，赶上了火车。
赶上gǎnshàng
to happen to run into (a situation)
我出门的时候赶上下雨了。
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Notes
- Etymology
赶 (to chase/hurry) + 上 (up, reaching a target) forms a resultative compound.
- Nuance
追上 stresses chasing to reach; 赶上 can also mean arriving in time or encountering.
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