追逐 zhuīzhú to chase
to chase; to pursue vigorously
How to remember 追逐: 追 to chase + 逐 to pursue = to chase.
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How it is used
- To chase / pursue vigorously - literal or figurative - 追逐梦想 (zhuīzhú mèngxiǎng) to chase one's dreams; 猫追逐老鼠 the cat chases the mouse.
- Common figuratively for pursuing goals, fame, profit (追逐名利 chase fame and fortune; 追逐潮流).
- 追逐 emphasizes the vigorous chasing itself; 追求 (zhuīqiú) is to seek/pursue a goal (or court someone), with less physical chasing imagery.