zeoi1 gon2追趕追赶
Jyutpingzeoi1 gon2
Yalejēui gón
Definition
To chase after, pursue, or speed up to catch up with someone.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of running or moving quickly to reach someone or something ahead. While it implies speed, it is more formal than the common spoken term 追, which is used for everything from chasing people to pursuing dreams or hobbies.
Examples
He runs so fast that I cannot catch up with him.
Do you need to chase after the bus in front?
Related words
Common phrases
to chase after trends
to catch up on progress
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual contexts where 追 is more natural. Using 追趕 in daily speech can sound slightly dramatic or like a news report.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
