奔波 (bēn bō) — to rush about; to be constantly on the move
Definition
奔波 means to rush about or shuttle between places over a period of time, usually for work or to get something done — it carries a sense of weariness. Unlike 奔跑, which is the physical act of running, 奔波 emphasizes long, tiring travel back and forth.
verb
to rush aboutto be constantly on the move
Examples
- 奔波，。Tā bēn bō le yì zhěng tiān, wǎn shàng cái huí jiā.He rushed about all day and didn't go home until evening.
- ，奔波。Wèi le shàng dà xué, tā zài liǎng gè chéng shì jiān bēn bō.In order to go to college, he shuttles between two cities.
- 奔波，。Tā cháng nián zài gè dì bēn bō, hěn shǎo huí jiā.He spends the whole year rushing around various places and rarely goes home.
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