Common Meanings
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gǎn赶
To hurry; to rush; to try to catch up with; to get to a place or do something by a specific time.
我们得赶在商店关门前把礼物买好。
We have to hurry and buy the gift before the store closes.
To hurry; to rush; to do something quickly, often to meet a deadline or avoid being late.
我们赶快走吧，要不然就迟到了。
Let's hurry up and go, otherwise we'll be late.
To drive or chase (e.g., animals, people); to expel; to herd.
牧羊人把羊群赶到更绿的草地去。
The shepherd drove the flock to greener pastures.
To wait until a certain time, often indicating postponement until a later date.
赶明儿我们再聊这事儿吧。
Let's talk about this tomorrow.
To happen to coincide with; to catch (an opportunity or a situation).
我们正赶上这家店的打折促销活动
We just happened to catch this store's discount promotion.