飞奔 (fēi bēn) — to dash; to speed along

Definition

Literally 'fly + run' — a vivid verb meaning 'to dash / speed along', suggesting very fast, almost flying movement. It implies greater speed and force than the more neutral 跑 ('run').

verb

to dashto speed along

Examples

飞奔。
Tā tīng dào xiāo xi hòu lì kè fēi bēn huí jiā.
He dashed home as soon as he heard the news.
飞奔，。
Mǎ qún zài cǎo yuán shàng fēi bēn, yáng qǐ yí piàn chén tǔ.
The herd of horses sped across the grassland, kicking up a cloud of dust.
飞奔。
Xiāo fáng chē fēi bēn xiàng huǒ zāi xiàn chǎng.
The fire truck dashed to the scene of the fire.

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