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赶到gǎndàoto hurry (to some place)HSK 3, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #3225, Medium
gǎndào(gan3dao4)gan dao T3
  1. 1to hurry (to some place)
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March 24, 2026

赶到(趕到)gǎndào(gan3dao4)

赶到 means 'to hurry to a place' or 'to arrive in a hurry.' It is commonly used when someone is trying to get to a location quickly, often due to time constraints or urgency. This term conveys a sense of action and immediacy in reaching a destination.

Strokes18Frequency#3225DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, punctuality is highly valued, especially in business and social settings. The expression 赶到 reflects this cultural emphasis on being timely and is often used in contexts where being late is frowned upon.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person with a clock in one hand and a suitcase in the other, racing against time to catch a train. The character 赶 (gǎn) resembles a person running, while 到 (dào) looks like a path leading to a destination. Together, they visualize the urgency of hurrying to arrive somewhere.

Meanings of 赶到

gǎndào(gan3dao4)
1to hurry (to some place)
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赶到Simplified
趕到Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

到 (dào) - 赶到 emphasizes urgency in arriving, while 到 simply means 'to arrive' without the connotation of haste.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 赶到; it is often more informal and suited for everyday conversations rather than formal writing. It can be used with various locations, like '赶到学校' (hurry to school) or '赶到机场' (hurry to the airport), but avoid using it for more abstract destinations.

HSK Study Tips

While 赶到 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is useful for HSK 3 learners who are starting to express more complex actions. Focus on practicing the tones and combining it with common verbs to enhance your conversational skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赶到 with just 到, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我到学校' (I arrived at school) instead of '我赶到学校' (I hurried to school) misses the urgency conveyed by 赶到.

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Component Characters

赶gǎnto overtake
HSK 410 strokes走
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到dàoto (a place)
HSK 18 strokes刂
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How to say to hurry (to some place) in Chinese

“to hurry (to some place)” in Chinese is赶到gǎndào

赶到 means 'to hurry to a place' or 'to arrive in a hurry.' It is commonly used when someone is trying to get to a location quickly, often due to time constraints or urgency. This term conveys a sense of action and immediacy in reaching a destination.

When to use 赶到

Be mindful of the context in which you use 赶到; it is often more informal and suited for everyday conversations rather than formal writing. It can be used with various locations, like '赶到学校' (hurry to school) or '赶到机场' (hurry to the airport), but avoid using it for more abstract destinations.

赶到 or something close to it

到 (dào) - 赶到 emphasizes urgency in arriving, while 到 simply means 'to arrive' without the connotation of haste.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 赶到 with just 到, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我到学校' (I arrived at school) instead of '我赶到学校' (I hurried to school) misses the urgency conveyed by 赶到.

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It's better to use a more formal phrase like '及时到达' (arrive on time) in formal emails, as 赶到 is more casual.

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