赶超 (gǎn chāo) — to overtake, to surpass (in development, competition, etc.)
Definition
赶超 means to catch up to and then surpass a rival (in development, performance, or competition). It implies active striving, not just passing someone — the effort is part of the meaning.
verb
to overtaketo surpass (in development, competition, etc.)
Examples
- 赶超。Zhè ge gōng sī zhèng zài nǔ lì gǎn chāo háng yè lóng tóu.This company is striving to overtake the industry leader.
- 赶超。Zhōng guó zài kē jì lǐng yù yǐ jīng gǎn chāo le xǔ duō fā dá guó jiā.China has already surpassed many developed countries in the field of technology.
- 赶超。Tā tōng guò bú xiè nǔ lì zhōng yú gǎn chāo le jìng zhēng duì shǒu.Through unremitting efforts, he finally overtook his competitors.
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