Chinese
gǎnlái
Meaning: to rush over; to hurry to a place
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

聽說朋友住院了,我立刻趕來醫院探望。
听说朋友住院了,我立刻赶来医院探望。
Hearing that my friend was hospitalized, I immediately rushed to the hospital to visit.
他從老遠的地方趕來,就是為了參加婚禮。
He came from very far away just to attend the wedding.
他因為失戀而情緒低落,朋友們紛紛趕來安慰他。
He was depressed because of his breakup, and his friends rushed to comfort him one after another.
謝謝大家今天特地趕來為我捧場。
Thank you all for coming out today to support me.
他從千里之外趕來參加婚禮。
He came from far away to attend the wedding.

Usage Notes

Emphasizes the speed and urgency of coming to a location.

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