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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
追逐zhuīzhúto chaseHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #6655, Very Hard
追逐zhuīzhúto pursue vigorouslyHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #6655, Very Hard
zhuīzhú(zhui1zhu2)zhui zhu T1
  1. 1to chase
  2. 2to pursue vigorously
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March 24, 2026

追逐zhuīzhú(zhui1zhu2)

追逐 (zhui1 zhu2) means to chase or pursue something or someone vigorously. It is commonly used in contexts like sports, competitions, or when describing someone who is striving to achieve a goal or dream. The term conveys a sense of urgency and determination in the act of pursuit.

Strokes19Frequency#6655DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of pursuing one's dreams is often emphasized, reflecting the societal value placed on hard work and perseverance. The phrase 追逐梦想 is commonly used in motivational contexts, resonating with the 'Chinese Dream' narrative.

Memory tip

Imagine a person running after a train (追 - zhui1) while shouting 'Choo Choo!' This vivid image connects the character for 'chase' with the sound of a train, reinforcing the idea of moving quickly to catch something.

Meanings of 追逐

zhuīzhú(zhui1zhu2)
1to chase
2to pursue vigorously
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追逐Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

追赶 (zhuīgǎn) — use 追逐 when emphasizing vigorous pursuit or striving, while 追赶 focuses more on the act of catching up.

Usage Notes

This term is generally informal and often used in spoken language. Learners should be cautious about using the correct tones; a common mistake is to mispronounce 追 (zhui1) as zhuī, which changes its meaning. Common collocations include 追逐梦想 (pursue dreams) or 追逐目标 (chase goals).

HSK Study Tips

追逐 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but it connects to HSK level 3 and above themes of action and goals. Students should focus on understanding the context of pursuit in various scenarios, which can help with vocabulary expansion.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the tones and say 追 (zhui2) instead of 追 (zhui1), which alters the meaning. Another mistake is using it in a formal context when it is generally more informal.

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Component characters

追duīto sculpt
HSK 59 strokes辶
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逐zhúto pursue
10 strokes辶
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How to say to chase in Chinese

“to chase” in Chinese is追逐zhuīzhú

追逐 (zhui1 zhu2) means to chase or pursue something or someone vigorously. It is commonly used in contexts like sports, competitions, or when describing someone who is striving to achieve a goal or dream. The term conveys a sense of urgency and determination in the act of pursuit.

When to use 追逐

This term is generally informal and often used in spoken language. Learners should be cautious about using the correct tones; a common mistake is to mispronounce 追 (zhui1) as zhuī, which changes its meaning. Common collocations include 追逐梦想 (pursue dreams) or 追逐目标 (chase goals).

追逐 or something close to it

追赶 (zhuīgǎn) — use 追逐 when emphasizing vigorous pursuit or striving, while 追赶 focuses more on the act of catching up.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse the tones and say 追 (zhui2) instead of 追 (zhui1), which alters the meaning. Another mistake is using it in a formal context when it is generally more informal.

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You can say '我在追逐我的梦想' (I am pursuing my dream) to illustrate the concept.

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