Definition
赶得及 is the positive potential complement form of 赶 (to hurry) + 得 (potential marker) + 及 (to reach in time). It means 'can make it (in time)' — you use it when you believe you have enough time to catch a bus, finish a task, or reach a destination before the deadline. The negative form is 赶不及 (cannot make it). This pattern (Verb + 得 + 及) is a fixed resultative complement structure common in spoken and written Chinese.
r.v.
can make it (in time)can catch up
Examples
- ,赶得及。Bié dānxīn, wǒmen yí dìng gǎn de jí huǒchē.Don't worry, we can definitely make the train.
- 赶得及?Nǐ gǎn de jí jīntiān jiāo bàogào ma?Can you make it to submit the report today?
- ,赶得及。Tā pǎo de hěn kuài, yīnggāi gǎn de jí huìyì.She runs very fast; she should make it to the meeting in time.
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