跟不上 (gēn bu shàng) — cannot keep up with (in pace or progress); cannot match (in ability or level)
Definition
跟不上 is a verb meaning 'cannot keep up with' in pace, speed, or level of progress. It is the negation of 跟上 — once a gap opens, 跟不上 describes falling behind.
verb
cannot keep up with (in pace or progress)cannot match (in ability or level)
Examples
- ，跟不上。Tā pǎo dé tài kuài le, wǒ gēn běn gēn bu shàng.She runs too fast; I simply can't keep up.
- ，跟不上。Zhè mén kè yuè lái yuè nán, wǒ yǒu diǎn r gēn bu shàng le.This course is getting harder, and I'm a bit unable to keep up.
- ，跟不上。Nǐ shuō huà yǔ sù tài kuài, wǒ gēn bu shàng nǐ.You speak too fast; I can't keep up with you.
Grammar
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