to rush about; to be busy running around
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to rush about; to be busy running around
Emphasizes the physical and mental exertion involved in traveling or working for a purpose, often over a period of time. Can imply a sense of hardship.
Tā他
wèi为
le了
yī一
jiā家
rén人
de的
shēng生
jì计
sì四
chù处
bēn奔
bō波
。
He rushes all over the place for his family's livelihood.
Zhè这
xiē些
tiān天
tā他
yī一
zhí直
zài在
wèi为
xiàng项
mù目
bēn奔
bō波
。
He has been busy running around for the project these days.
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Jì记
zhě者
xū需
yào要
bēn奔
bō波
yú于
gè各
gè个
xīn新
wén闻
xiàn现
chǎng场
。
Journalists need to rush about to various news scenes.
Mǔ母
qīn亲
bù不
cí辞
láo劳
kǔ苦
，
wèi为
hái孩
zi子
de的
qián前
chéng程
bēn奔
bō波
。
The mother endures hardship without complaint, busily working for her child's future prospects.