HSK · Level 61
105 words
Chinese word
追逐
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuī zhú
Meaning
- verbchase
Example
狗在院子里追逐球。gǒu zài yuàn zi lǐ zhuī zhú qiú
The dog chases the ball in the yard.
More examples
为了成功，他不顾一切地追逐自己的梦想。wèi le chéng gōng tā bú gù yí qiè dì zhuī zhú zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng
To succeed, he chases his dream at all costs.
Core concept
Sustained movement remains aimed at catching, reaching, or gaining something that stays in focus.
Common phrases
追逐梦想zhuī zhú mèng xiǎng
chase dreams
追逐目标zhuī zhú mù biāo
pursue goals
互相追逐hù xiāng zhuī zhú
chase each other
追逐利益zhuī zhú lì yì
pursue profits
Similar words
追赶zhuī gǎn: Run or move after someone or something to reach the same position.
追击zhuī jī: Pursue an opponent with the aim of striking or stopping them.
追踪zhuī zōng: Track a target's movements to discover its location or actions.
追求zhuī qiú: Make steady efforts to obtain or achieve something wanted.
Definition in Chinese
为接近或获得某物而持续进行的追赶或追求行为，侧重过程性与动态变化。wèi jiē jìn huò huò dé mǒu wù ér chí xù jìn xíng de zhuī gǎn huò zhuī qiú xíng wéi cè zhòng guò chéng xìng yǔ dòng tài biàn huà
Word origin
追 (zhuī, "follow after") + 逐 (zhú, "pursue") combine the ideas of following and pressing after a target into one dynamic verb.
Usage tips
- Because the word highlights an unfolding activity, it suits descriptions of movement, competition, or long-term goals rather than a label for a finished achievement.