To start or do something at a late hour, often implying a rush.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To perform an action late in the day or time.
- Often implies rushing or being behind schedule.
- Commonly used in casual, everyday spoken language.
Overview
- 1概览：“赶晚”在中文口语中非常常用，主要用于形容某人动作迟缓，或者在临近截止时间、天黑时才开始做某事。它不仅是一个时间描述，往往还包含了一种对现状的无奈或催促的意味。2) 用法模式：该词常作谓语，后可接具体动作。常见结构为“赶晚+动作”或“赶在+时间点+赶晚”。3) 常见语境：在日常生活中，常用于提醒他人不要拖延，或者描述某种“踩点”的行为。例如，在准备晚餐、出发旅行或完成任务时，如果时间已经很晚了才开始，就可以用这个词。4) 近义词辨析：“赶晚”与“迟到”不同，“迟到”侧重于错过预定时间，而“赶晚”侧重于在很晚的时段才进行某项工作或活动，强调的是过程的滞后性。
Examples
你别赶晚出发，路上会堵车。
everydayDon't leave late; there will be traffic.
他总是赶晚才写作业。
informalHe always waits until very late to do his homework.
大家都没赶晚，准时到达了目的地。
everydayNo one left it too late, and we arrived on time.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
赶晚不赶早
Better late than never (specific context)
Often Confused With
Means to arrive after the scheduled time. '赶晚' refers to performing an action late, not necessarily missing a deadline.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This term is exclusively informal. It carries a sense of urgency or regret. It is best used when talking to friends or family.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to use it as an adjective. Remember it functions as a verb indicating the action of doing something late. Do not use it for inanimate objects.
Tips
Focus on the action
Remember that '赶晚' emphasizes the act of doing something late, not just the time itself. Use it when describing a late start to a task.
Avoid formal writing
This is strictly a conversational term. Do not use it in essays or business reports.
Cultural nuance of time
In Chinese culture, being punctual is valued. Using '赶晚' often implies a slight self-reproach or a warning to avoid being late.
Word Origin
Derived from common colloquial speech patterns in Northern China, combining the verb 'to rush' with the time marker 'late'.
Cultural Context
The concept of '赶' (rushing) is deeply embedded in the fast-paced modern Chinese lifestyle. '赶晚' reflects the struggle of managing time in a busy environment.
Memory Tip
Think of '赶' (rush) + '晚' (late). You are rushing because the time is already late.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“很晚”是形容词或副词，描述时间状态；而“赶晚”是动词，强调在很晚的时间点去执行动作。
不建议在正式书面语中使用，因为它具有很强的口语色彩。在正式场合建议使用“推迟”或“深夜进行”。
通常不直接带名词宾语，而是后面接动词短语，表示“赶在很晚的时候去做某事”。
可以说“别赶晚了，早点出发吧”，意为不要拖到最后才出发。
Test Yourself
因为路上堵车，我只能___回家吃饭了。
此处强调在很晚的时候才开始做某事，用“赶晚”最贴切。
Score: /1
Summary
To start or do something at a late hour, often implying a rush.
- To perform an action late in the day or time.
- Often implies rushing or being behind schedule.
- Commonly used in casual, everyday spoken language.
Focus on the action
Remember that '赶晚' emphasizes the act of doing something late, not just the time itself. Use it when describing a late start to a task.
Avoid formal writing
This is strictly a conversational term. Do not use it in essays or business reports.
Cultural nuance of time
In Chinese culture, being punctual is valued. Using '赶晚' often implies a slight self-reproach or a warning to avoid being late.
Examples
3 of 3你别赶晚出发，路上会堵车。
Don't leave late; there will be traffic.
他总是赶晚才写作业。
He always waits until very late to do his homework.
大家都没赶晚，准时到达了目的地。
No one left it too late, and we arrived on time.
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