赶赴

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 赶赴 (gǎnfù) means to hurry or rush to a certain place, often in response to an urgent situation or important event. It implies a sense of urgency and purposeful movement toward a destination.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used in formal or written contexts such as news reports, official announcements, or emergency situations. For example, officials or rescue teams '赶赴' a location to handle incidents or attend important meetings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 赶赴现场 (rush to the scene): used when responding to accidents or emergencies.
  • 赶赴会议 (rush to a meeting): used when attending important gatherings.
  • 赶赴灾区 (rush to the disaster area): used in rescue or aid contexts.

Usage Notes

When using 赶赴, the focus is on the urgency and determination to reach the place quickly. It is more formal and stronger than simply saying (go). Avoid using it in casual daily conversations where a simple or would suffice.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 赶赴 with 赶上 (to catch up) or 赶快 (quickly). 赶赴 specifically emphasizes the act of rushing to a place, often for a serious or official purpose.

Example Sentences

After receiving the urgent notice, he immediately rushed to the scene to

To attend the meeting, all representatives rushed to the capital.

After the earthquake in the disaster area, the rescue team quickly rushed to