奔 (bēn) - to run quickly & to rush
奔 · bēn
to run quickly;
to rush;
to hurry;
to flee;
to elope;
to head for;
to go straight toward
to run quicklyto rushto hurry
Usage highlights
run quicklygalloprush aboutfleeelopehead straight for
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He ran to catch the bus (奔向公交车).
- The company is racing towards its goals (奔目标).
- They eloped to get married (私奔).
- The horse galloped across the field (奔马).
Collocations
- run quickly(奔跑)
- gallop(奔驰)
- rush about(奔波)
- flee(奔逃)
- elope(私奔)
- head straight for(直奔)
Idioms
- Run wildly in all directions(东奔西跑)
- Gallop forward courageously(万马奔腾)
- Flee in all directions(奔逃四散)
- Run with all one's might(奔命)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted a person running with arms swinging, emphasizing speed and urgency.
- In traditional culture, represents vitality, energy, and pursuit of goals.
- Used in both literal running and metaphorical rushing toward objectives.