奔忙 (bēn máng) — to bustle about; to be busy rushing around

Definition

奔忙 (bēn máng) paints the image of hurrying and rushing while busy — emphasizes the frenzied movement, not just being occupied. Pairs well with 为/为了 to show the cause driving the rush.

verb

to bustle aboutto be busy rushing around

Examples

奔忙。
Tā měi tiān wèi shēng huó bēn máng.
He bustles about for a living every day.
奔忙。
Tā zài chéng shì lǐ bēn máng le yì tiān.
She bustled about in the city for a whole day.
奔忙。
Rén men wèi le mèng xiǎng ér bēn máng.
People bustle about for their dreams.

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