追 (zhuī) - to chase, to pursue, to seek after, to

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zhuī ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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追 · zhuī

to chase, to pursue, to seek after, to trace back, to recall

to chase, to pursue, to seek after, to

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 赶— to catch up, to rush
  • 逐— to pursue, to drive out
  • 求— to seek, to request

Antonyms

  • 逃— to escape, to flee
  • 避— to avoid, to evade
  • 弃— to abandon, to give up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The police chased the thief (追小偷).
  • I am pursuing my dreams (追梦).
  • We need to trace the source of the problem (追根溯源).
  • She recalled her childhood memories (追忆童年).

Collocations

  • to pursue(追求)
  • to chase after(追赶)
  • to trace back(追溯)
  • to recall memories(追忆)
  • to investigate(追查)
  • to seek truth from facts(追本溯源)

Idioms

  • To pursue relentlessly(穷追不舍)
  • To trace to the very source(追根究底)
  • To chase the wind and grasp at shadows(追风捕影)
  • To buy back one's past mistakes(追悔莫及)
  • To pursue excellence(追高逐精)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, '追' embodies the Confucian ideal of relentless self-cultivation and moral pursuit.
  • The character appears in historical contexts related to military pursuits and strategic chasing in warfare.
  • In modern context, '追星' (chasing stars) reflects contemporary fan culture and celebrity worship.

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