跟上 (gēn shàng) — to keep pace with, to catch up with (a person, trend, or standard)
Definition
跟上 means 'to keep up / catch up with' — staying at the same pace as a person, trend, or standard, or closing a gap. 赶上 focuses on reaching or being in time for something; 跟上 is about matching ongoing speed or level.
verb
to keep pace withto catch up with (a person, trend, or standard)
Examples
- ，跟上。Tā zǒu dé tài kuài le, wǒ yǒu diǎn r gēn shàng bu shàng.He walks too fast; I can't quite keep up with him.
- 跟上。Xīn yuán gōng xū yào jǐn kuài gēn shàng gōng sī de jié zòu.New employees need to quickly catch up with the company's pace.
- ，。Zhè zhǒng jì shù fā zhǎn tài kuài, bù xué xí jiù gēn bú shàng le.This kind of technology develops so fast; if you don't study, you'll fall behind.
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