赴Tone 4

fù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

赴 · fù

to go to;

to attend;

to rush to;

to throw oneself into

to go toto attendto rush to

Usage highlights

go to a meetinggo to a banquetrush to the rescuesacrifice one's lifego to a datego to the battlefield

Synonyms

往— to go to
去— to go
趋— to hasten to

Antonyms

离— to leave
退— to retreat
避— to avoid

Usage & contexts

Examples

He will go to Beijing tomorrow (赴北京).
She attended the meeting (赴会).
They rushed to the rescue (赴援).
He sacrificed his life for the country (赴义).

Collocations

go to a meeting(赴会)
go to a banquet(赴宴)
rush to the rescue(赴援)
sacrifice one's life(赴义)
go to a date(赴约)
go to the battlefield(赴战场)

Idioms

Go through fire and water(赴汤蹈火)
Rush to the rescue like a whirlwind(赴火蹈刃)
Sacrifice one's life for righteousness(赴死如归)
Go forward with determination(慷慨赴死)

Cultural background

Originally meant 'to rush forward', conveying urgency and determination in action.
Often used in contexts of duty, sacrifice, and commitment to important missions.
Implies a sense of purpose and willingness to face challenges or dangers.

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