Definition
奔赴 (bēnfù) means to rush to a place for an urgent, important purpose (e.g., disaster, battle, exam). It is more purposeful than 前往 (qiánwǎng, formal 'go to') and more mission-focused than 赶赴 (gǎnfù, also 'hurry to'). Note 奔 alone (bèn) is a different word meaning 'head for'.
verb
to rush toto hurry to (a place for an urgent or important purpose)
Examples
- 奔赴。Yīliáo duì liányè bēn fù qiánxiàn.The medical team rushed to the front line overnight.
- 奔赴。Kǎoshēngmen yí dà zǎo jiù bēn fù kǎochǎng.The examinees rushed to the exam hall early in the morning.
- 奔赴。Jiùyuán duìwǔ yǐjīng bēn fù zhènzhōng zāiqū.The rescue team has already rushed to the earthquake epicenter.
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