zeoi1 soeng5追上
Jyutpingzeoi1 soeng5
Yalejēui séuhng
Definition
To catch up with; to make up a distance or gap.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on closing a gap in progress, speed, or status rather than just physical proximity. It implies a previous state of falling behind, making it common in contexts like academic performance, work deadlines, or keeping pace with current trends. When used for physical movement, it often suggests a deliberate effort to bridge a distance that has already opened up.
Examples
Walk faster, and we will catch up with them.
He studied hard and finally caught up with the progress.
Related words
Common phrases
to catch up with the progress
to keep up with the trend
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 趕上, which is often used when you are rushing to meet a specific deadline or time limit. While they overlap, 追上 emphasizes the act of closing the distance between two moving entities, whereas 趕上 focuses more on the urgency of arriving before a cutoff point.
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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.
