Chinese
gǎnbùshàng
Meaning: can't catch up; can't make it (in time); can't compare to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

如果現在不出發,就趕不上最後一班火車了。
如果现在不出发,就赶不上最后一班火车了。
If we don't leave now, we won't be able to catch the last train.
我們必須加快腳步,否則趕不上火車。
We must speed up our pace, or we won't catch the train.

Usage Notes

Used when something is moving faster and cannot be reached, or when time is insufficient to catch a vehicle or attend an event.

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