赶来 (gǎn lái) — to hurry over, to rush here
Definition
赶来 is a directional verb phrase meaning to rush TO this place — the 来 points to the destination. Often stresses urgency, not just arrival.
verb
to hurry overto rush here
Examples
- 赶来。Tā tīng dào xiāo xi hòu lì kè gǎn lái le.He hurried over immediately after hearing the news.
- 赶来。Xiāo fáng chē zài wǔ fēn zhōng nèi gǎn lái le.The fire truck arrived within five minutes.
- 赶来。Jiù yuán rén yuán lián yè gǎn lái le.The rescue workers rushed over overnight.
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