Meanings of 赶往
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Pronunciation of 赶往
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How to say to hurry to (somewhere) in Chinese
“to hurry to (somewhere)” in Chinese is赶往
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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