Learn a Chinese Character - 赴

1. Character Basics

Radical: 走 (Walking radical)

Stroke Count: 9

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Fù

3. Meaning

Go to; Proceed to; Attend

4. Common Words

• 赴约 (Keep an appointment)
• 赴会 (Attend a meeting)
• 赴任 (Take up a post)

5. Grammar & Usage

Primarily used as a verb to indicate purposeful travel to a destination, often in formal or written contexts (e.g., 赴宴 - attend a banquet).

6. Cultural Background

In traditional Chinese culture, "赴" (go to) is associated with fulfilling responsibilities or commitments, as seen in phrases like "赴汤蹈火" (go through fire and water) which expresses dedication to a cause.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combines '走' (walking radical) and '卜' (phonetic component) → Represents walking towards a destination. 由"走"（与行走相关）和"卜"（表音部件）组成，表示行走前往某地。