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追上 (zhuī shàng) - use 赶上 when emphasizing the aspect of timing or urgency, while 追上 focuses more on the action of pursuing.
This phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful with the tones, as a mispronunciation can lead to confusion. Common collocations include 赶上时间 (gǎn shàng shíjiān - catch up with time) and 赶上公交 (gǎn shàng gōngjiāo - catch the bus).
Although 赶上 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it connects to HSK 3 vocabulary like 时间 (shíjiān - time) and 过 (guò - to pass). Focus on practicing its usage in sentences that involve time management and punctuality.
Learners often confuse 赶上 with 赶 (gǎn) alone, mistakenly using it in contexts where the full phrase is necessary. For example, saying '我赶公交' (Wǒ gǎn gōngjiāo) is incorrect; it should be '我赶上公交' (Wǒ gǎn shàng gōngjiāo).
Pronunciation of 赶上
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How to say to keep up with in Chinese
“to keep up with” in Chinese is赶上
赶上 (gǎn shàng) means to keep up with or catch up to someone or something. It is used in contexts where one pursues or reaches a goal, such as catching a bus or overtaking someone in a race. The phrase carries a sense of urgency and timing, emphasizing the importance of not falling behind.
When to use 赶上
This phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful with the tones, as a mispronunciation can lead to confusion. Common collocations include 赶上时间 (gǎn shàng shíjiān - catch up with time) and 赶上公交 (gǎn shàng gōngjiāo - catch the bus).
赶上 or something close to it
追上 (zhuī shàng) - use 赶上 when emphasizing the aspect of timing or urgency, while 追上 focuses more on the action of pursuing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 赶上 with 赶 (gǎn) alone, mistakenly using it in contexts where the full phrase is necessary. For example, saying '我赶公交' (Wǒ gǎn gōngjiāo) is incorrect; it should be '我赶上公交' (Wǒ gǎn shàng gōngjiāo).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 赶上
You can use it like this: '我赶上了公交车' (Wǒ gǎn shàng le gōngjiāo - I caught the bus).
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