gon2 soeng5趕上赶上
Jyutpinggon2 soeng5
Yalegón séuhng
Definition
To catch up with, overtake, or keep pace with.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the physical or metaphorical act of closing a gap between oneself and someone or something moving ahead. It implies an active effort to reach a position that was previously held by another. Unlike simply arriving at a destination, it highlights the process of narrowing the distance.
Examples
Walk faster, let's catch up with the group in front.
He worked so hard and finally caught up with the progress.
Related words
Common phrases
to catch up with the schedule
to keep up with the trend
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 趕時間, which means to be in a rush or pressed for time. Using 趕上 when you mean you are in a hurry will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
