赶超 is a compound verb meaning 'to catch up with and surpass'—a goal-oriented action implying both rapid progress to close a gap and then moving ahead of someone or something. The first character 赶 (gǎn) means 'to hurry', 'to rush', or 'to catch up', while 超 (chāo) means 'to exceed', 'to surpass', or 'to go beyond'. Together, they form an inseparable collocation emphasizing dynamic advancement, often used in contexts of competition, development, or personal growth.

This word frequently appears in formal or semi-formal settings—such as policy speeches, business reports, academic discussions, or motivational contexts—where progress, improvement, or national/organizational advancement is highlighted. It carries a positive, aspirational tone and implies effort, strategy, and measurable success. While it can describe individual efforts (e.g., studying harder), it’s most common when referring to groups, industries, or countries striving to overtake benchmarks or rivals.