奔赴

bēnfù

to rush to

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"奔赴" means to rush or hasten to a place, often implying urgency or a strong sense of purpose. It is commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe people moving quickly to attend an event, respond to an emergency, or fulfill a duty.

Common Contexts

This verb is frequently seen in news reports, official statements, or narratives involving emergency response, official duties, or important meetings.

Collocations

  • 奔赴现场 (rush to the scene): used when responding to emergencies or incidents.
  • 奔赴医院 (rush to the hospital): often used when visiting someone urgently.
  • 奔赴首都 (rush to the capital): used for attending important political or official events.

Usage Notes

"奔赴" carries a stronger sense of urgency and determination than simply "" (to go). It is not used for casual or everyday travel. Avoid using it in informal conversations unless emphasizing urgency or importance.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "奔赴" with "赶赴" which also means to rush to a place but "奔赴" often implies a more purposeful or official action.

Example Sentences

救援队员们迅速奔赴灾区展开救援工作。

Jiùyuán duìyuán men xùnsù bēnfù zāiqū zhǎnkāi jiùyuán gōngzuò.

The rescue team quickly rushed to the disaster area to carry out rescue

他听到消息后,立刻奔赴医院探望病人。

Tā tīngdào xiāoxi hòu, lìkè bēnfù yīyuàn tànwàng bìngrén.

After hearing the news, he immediately rushed to the hospital to visit the

为了参加重要会议,领导们纷纷奔赴首都。

Wèile cānjiā zhòngyào huìyì, lǐngdǎo men fēnfēn bēnfù shǒudū.

To attend the important meeting, the leaders rushed to the capital one after