赶跑 (gǎn páo) — to drive away; to chase away
Definition
A verb-object compound meaning to chase or drive something/someone away, often used in 把-constructions. Focuses on successfully making the target leave, not just scaring it.
verb
to drive awayto chase away
Examples
- 赶跑。Tā yòng shí tou bǎ gǒu gǎn páo le.He used a stone to drive the dog away.
- ，赶跑。Wǒ men jiā lái le yì zhī yě māo, bà ba bǎ tā gǎn páo le.A stray cat came to our house, and Dad chased it away.
- 赶跑。Jǐng chá bǎ huài rén gǎn páo le.The police drove the bad guys away.
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