catch up; in time; come across
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Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to catch up with; to keep up with
Indicates being able to reach someone in speed, progress, or level.
Nǐ你
xiān先
qù去
ba吧
，
wǒ我
zǒu走
de得
kuài快
，
gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
nǐ你
。
You go first; I walk fast and can catch up with you.
Nǐ你
de的
gōng功
kè课
gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
tā他
ma吗
？
Can you keep up with him in your studies?
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Zhǐ只
yào要
nǔ努
lì力
，
jiù就
néng能
gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
。
As long as you work hard, you can catch up.
verb
to be in time; to make it
Indicates there is still sufficient time to do something before a deadline or departure.
Chē车
hái还
méi没
kāi开
，
nǐ你
xiàn现
zài在
qù去
，
hái还
gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
gēn跟
tā他
men们
gào告
bié别
。
The bus hasn't left yet; if you go now, you'll still be in time to say goodbye to them.
Kuài快
diǎn点
zǒu走
，
hái还
gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
kàn看
diàn电
yǐng影
。
Walk faster, we can still make it to the movie.
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Xiàn现
zài在
chū出
fā发
，
gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
huǒ火
chē车
ma吗
？
If we leave now, will we be in time for the train?
verb
to come across; to meet with (something hoped for)
Used for fortunate encounters, especially desirable conditions or opportunities.
Gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
hǎo好
tiān天
qì气
，
qù去
jiāo郊
yóu游
ba吧
。
If we come across good weather, let's go for an outing.
Gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
jī机
huì会
，
jiù就
bú不
yào要
cuò错
guò过
。
When you come across an opportunity, don't miss it.
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Xī希
wàng望
néng能
gǎn赶
de得
shàng上
hǎo好
shí时
jī机
。
I hope we can come across a good opportunity.