HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
赶 — to catch up
- Reading
- gǎn
- Meaning
- to catch up; to overtake; to hurry; to rush
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
赶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is gǎn and it means to catch up; to overtake; to hurry; to rush. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
赶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 赶 (catch up, rush), 赶上 (catch up with) and 赶快 (hurry up, quickly).
Chinese words containing 赶
Frequently asked questions
What does 赶 mean in Chinese?
赶 means to catch up; to overtake; to hurry; to rush in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 赶 read?
赶 is read gǎn. Reading it inside real words — 赶 and 赶上 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 赶 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 赶 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 赶 in a word?
A common word containing 赶 is 赶 (gǎn) — "catch up, rush". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 赶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 赶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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