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追 (duī) vs 跟 (gēn) — use 追 for actively pursuing or chasing, while 跟 implies following someone or something.
Be cautious with the context in which you use 追, as it can imply urgency or desperation. Common collocations include 追求 (to pursue, to seek) and 追踪 (to track). Ensure you use the correct tone when saying it, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 追 connects well with other action verbs. Focus on its usage in compound verbs and phrases, such as 追求 (to pursue) and 追赶 (to catch up). This will enhance your understanding and ability to use it in varied contexts.
Learners often confuse 追 with similar verbs like 跑 (pǎo, to run) or 赶 (gǎn, to hurry). For example, saying '我在追他去商店' (I am chasing him to the store) might imply a physical chase, which is incorrect if the context is about pursuing a goal. Instead, use '我在追求一个目标' (I am pursuing a goal).
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Etymology of 追
Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 𠂤 represents the sound.
walk
Origin
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Decomposition of 追
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How to say to sculpt in Chinese
“to sculpt” in Chinese is追
The character 追 (duī) primarily means 'to chase after' or 'to pursue.' It can be used in various contexts, such as chasing a person or an idea, and also has connotations of seeking or striving for something with great effort. Additionally, it can refer to the act of recalling memories or the art of sculpting.
When to use 追
Be cautious with the context in which you use 追, as it can imply urgency or desperation. Common collocations include 追求 (to pursue, to seek) and 追踪 (to track). Ensure you use the correct tone when saying it, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
追 or something close to it
追 (duī) vs 跟 (gēn) — use 追 for actively pursuing or chasing, while 跟 implies following someone or something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 追 with similar verbs like 跑 (pǎo, to run) or 赶 (gǎn, to hurry). For example, saying '我在追他去商店' (I am chasing him to the store) might imply a physical chase, which is incorrect if the context is about pursuing a goal. Instead, use '我在追求一个目标' (I am pursuing a goal).
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Grammar Patterns of 追
追 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
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这是我追的目标。
This is the goal I am chasing after.
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与其做一份不喜欢的工作混日子，她宁愿辞职去____求自己的梦想。
Rather than muddling through with a job she doesn't like, she would rather quit and pursue her dreams.
Common Confusions with 追
Similar pronunciation; different meaning.
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Usage Notes for 追
'追' can mean to chase, while '追求' means to pursue or seek after something (like a goal or dream).
他追梦。
He chases his dreams.
他追求理想。
He pursues his ideals.
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他____梦。
He chases his dreams.
Example Sentences for 追 (10)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 追
追 (zhuī) generally implies a more active pursuit, such as chasing after someone or something, while 寻 (xún) means to search or seek without the connotation of urgency. For example, you would use 追 when you are actively running after something or someone, whereas 寻 is more about looking for something that may take time.
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