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赶往gǎnwǎngto hurry to (somewhere)HSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #13192, Very Hard
gǎnwǎng(gan3wang3) T3
  1. 1to hurry to (somewhere)
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March 24, 2026

赶往(趕往)gǎnwǎng(gan3wang3)

The term 赶往 (gǎn wǎng) means to hurry to a destination or to rush towards a place. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is moving quickly to meet an appointment, catch transportation, or reach another important location. The phrase emphasizes urgency in the action of going.

Strokes18Frequency#13192DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, punctuality is highly valued, especially in business and social settings. The concept of hurrying to a location is often linked to respecting time commitments and social obligations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person with a racing heart (赶) sprinting towards a beautiful, inviting place (往). The character 赶 has the radical for 'to chase' and suggests speed, while 往 indicates direction. Together, they create a vivid image of someone hastily moving towards their goal.

Meanings of 赶往

gǎnwǎng(gan3wang3)
1to hurry to (somewhere)
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About 赶往

赶往Simplified
趕往Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 赶往

Quick Contrast

赶到 (gǎndào) - use 赶往 when emphasizing the act of hurrying towards a destination, while 赶到 focuses more on the arrival at that destination.

Usage Notes

Be aware that 赶往 is more commonly used in written and formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with 走 (zǒu), which simply means 'to walk' without the urgency. Remember to use a proper tone when emphasizing the urgency in conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 赶往 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to basic verbs of movement you might encounter at HSK Level 2 or 3, such as 去 (qù) meaning 'to go.' Focus on understanding the urgency expressed by 赶 and practice combining it with different destinations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly say 赶去 instead of 赶往, which can imply a more general sense of going rather than the urgency implied by 赶往. The correct usage emphasizes the direction and urgency of the journey.

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Component Characters

赶gǎnto overtake
HSK 410 strokes走
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往wǎngto go (in a direction)
HSK 28 strokes彳
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How to say to hurry to (somewhere) in Chinese

“to hurry to (somewhere)” in Chinese is赶往gǎnwǎng

The term 赶往 (gǎn wǎng) means to hurry to a destination or to rush towards a place. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is moving quickly to meet an appointment, catch transportation, or reach another important location. The phrase emphasizes urgency in the action of going.

When to use 赶往

Be aware that 赶往 is more commonly used in written and formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with 走 (zǒu), which simply means 'to walk' without the urgency. Remember to use a proper tone when emphasizing the urgency in conversation.

赶往 or something close to it

赶到 (gǎndào) - use 赶往 when emphasizing the act of hurrying towards a destination, while 赶到 focuses more on the arrival at that destination.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly say 赶去 instead of 赶往, which can imply a more general sense of going rather than the urgency implied by 赶往. The correct usage emphasizes the direction and urgency of the journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 赶往

It's better suited for formal contexts, so in casual talk, you might just say 去.

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