追

zhuī
#767 most
frequent character
run after
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

追 pairs a picture part, 辶 a foot at a crossroads, with 𠂤 duī for the sound. It first meant to chase or pursue. From chasing came looking into a matter.

Drawn as: foot at a crossroads

追 as a component in other characters

sound2 characters
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Example Sentences

我在追跑步的朋友。
wǒzài zhuī pǎobù de péngyǒu 。
I am chasing my friend who is running.
他努力追上前面的车。
tā nǔlì zhuīshàng qiánmiàn de chē 。
He is trying hard to catch up with the car in front.
小猫在追蝴蝶。
xiǎomāo zài zhuī húdié 。
The kitten is chasing the butterfly.

Same Characters, Different Readings

追duī
to sculpt, to carve

Words with similar meanings

追赶zhuīgǎn
to catch up
This is a more specific term focusing on the aspect of catching up with someone or something.
追踪zhuīzōng
to track
This implies following someone or something with the intention of keeping up and observing closely.

Words Starting With 追

追求zhuī qiú
to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after; to woo
追悼zhuī dào
mourning; memorial (service etc)
追究zhuī jiū
investigate; look into

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