奔赴 (bēn fù) is a compound verb meaning 'to rush to' or 'to hasten to' a place, duty, or responsibility—often with urgency, purpose, or dedication. The first character 奔 (bēn) means 'to run' or 'to hurry', conveying speed and energy; the second character 赴 (fù) means 'to go to' or 'to attend', emphasizing intentional arrival at a destination or commitment. Together, they form a formal, literary verb that implies not just physical movement but also resolve and mission-driven action.

This word is commonly used in official, journalistic, or inspirational contexts—such as reporting on emergency responders rushing to disaster sites, volunteers traveling to remote areas for aid work, or students heading to national competitions. It rarely appears in casual daily speech; instead, it carries a tone of solemnity, duty, or collective effort. While grammatically it functions like other Chinese verbs (e.g., preceded by time words or followed by directional complements), it typically takes a specific location or event as its object (e.g., 奔赴灾区, 奔赴前线).