撵 (niǎn) - To drive away & to expel

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niǎn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

撵 · niǎn

To drive away;

to expel;

to oust;

to catch up with;

also refers to a type of hand-drawn carriage.

To drive awayto expelto oust

Usage highlights

Drive awayCatch up withExpel fromOust someoneHandDrive out intruders

Synonyms

  • 赶— to drive away; to rush
  • 驱逐— to expel; to drive out
  • 追— to chase; to pursue

Antonyms

  • 迎— to welcome; to receive
  • 请— to invite; to request
  • 留— to stay; to retain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The security guard drove away the trespassers (保安把闯入者撵走了).
  • She managed to catch up with the bus (她终于撵上了公交车).
  • They were ousted from the meeting (他们被从会议上撵了出去).
  • In ancient times, officials used hand-drawn carriages (古代官员使用人撵).

Collocations

  • Drive away(撵走)
  • Catch up with(撵上)
  • Expel from(撵出)
  • Oust someone(撵人)
  • Hand-drawn carriage(人撵)
  • Drive out intruders(撵闯入者)

Idioms

  • Drive away evil and welcome good(撵邪迎福)
  • Drive out misfortune(撵走厄运)
  • Chase away poverty(撵走贫穷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of hand-pulled carriage used by officials in ancient China.
  • The character embodies the concept of forceful removal or pursuit, reflecting decisive action.
  • In folk customs, used in rituals to symbolically drive away evil spirits or bad luck.

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