奔波 bēnbō to rush about
to rush about; to be constantly on the move
How to remember 奔波: 奔 to rush about + 波 waves = to rush about.
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How it is used
- To rush about / be constantly on the move (for a living or a cause) - 四处奔波 (sìchù bēnbō) run around everywhere; 为生活奔波 (wèi shēnghuó bēnbō) toil to make a living.
- Conveys tiring, ceaseless busy movement, often with a note of hardship. Written-leaning.