No. 772 in Chinese
追
"追" means "to chase," "to pursue," or "to follow."
In a sentence
我追着狗跑了一条街。
I chased the dog down the street.
In this sentence, the word '追' is used to mean 'to chase' or 'to run after something or someone.'
他最近在追求更高的工资。
He is currently pursuing a higher salary.
Here, '追' is used metaphorically in '追求,' meaning 'to pursue or strive for,' indicating an abstract goal.
我一直追看这部电视剧，剧情真的很吸引人。
I have been following this TV series; the plot is really interesting.
Finally, '追' appears in a colloquial context, meaning 'to follow' or 'to keep up with' regarding ongoing media like shows or novels.
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