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追 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to sculpt; to carve; musical instrument (old)
to chase; to pursue; to look into
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to pursue
to investigate
to mourn
to pursue
to exhibit great enthusiasm for sb or sth
lit. to go upstream
to follow
to tailgate
to question closely
to chase
to track
to overtake
Notice where 追 sits in each complete thought.
He rejected her advances.
Source: Tatoeba #8688123 · CC BY 2.0 FRTom wanted to follow in his father's footsteps.
Source: Tatoeba #8795228 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'm tracking a buck.
Source: Tatoeba #1541646 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe soon caught up with them.
Source: Tatoeba #874492 · CC BY 2.0 FRSome people pursue only pleasure.
Source: Tatoeba #336696 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe will never be able to get the things she pursues!
Source: Tatoeba #2218613 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.