ban1 fu6奔赴
Jyutpingban1 fu6
Yalebān fuh
Definition
To rush to; to hurry to a destination.
writtendaily actionstravel
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, written, or journalistic contexts rather than everyday speech. It carries a sense of urgency or a high-stakes mission, often used when describing someone heading to a disaster zone, a battlefield, or a critical event. Using it in casual conversation about going to a restaurant or a friend's house will sound overly dramatic or unnatural.
Examples
He rushed to the scene immediately to help.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 去 or 趕去. Because it is a formal, literary-leaning word, it lacks the casual flexibility of everyday verbs and should be reserved for serious or narrative descriptions.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
