Word: 赶不上 (gǎnbùshàng) Traditional: 趕不上 赶不上 dictionary entry gǎnbùshàng can't keep up with; can't catch up with; cannot overtake Full dictionary entry for 赶不上 Example sentences using 赶不上 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 一步赶不上，步步赶不上 yíbù gǎnbúshàng, bùbù gǎnbúshàng miss one step, miss every step 懒驴上磨,不赶不上道 lǎn lǘ shàng mò,bù gǎnbúshàng dào A lazy donkey at the millstone: if you don't drive it, it won't get on the track