馭 (yù) - To drive (a chariot, horse, or vehicle) & to control

馭Tone 4

yù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

馭 · yù

To drive (a chariot, horse, or vehicle);

to control;

to manage;

to harness.

To drive (a chariot, horse, or vehicle)to controlto manage

Usage highlights

Drive a chariotControl horsesDriving skillsManage the peopleControl a situationLong

Synonyms

  • 驾— To drive; to pilot; to harness
  • 御— To drive; to manage; to resist
  • 控— To control; to restrain

Antonyms

  • 纵— To release; to let go; to indulge
  • 放— To release; to set free; to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He skillfully drove the chariot (驭车).
  • The emperor's carriage was drawn by six horses (六驭).
  • She has excellent horse-driving skills (驭马术).
  • This system requires careful management (驭系统).

Collocations

  • Drive a chariot(驭车)
  • Control horses(驭马)
  • Driving skills(驭术)
  • Manage the people(驭民)
  • Control a situation(驭势)
  • Long-distance driving(长驭)

Idioms

  • To control the world with ease(驭宇之术)
  • Skilled in driving and archery(驭射精熟)
  • To manage state affairs(驭国之道)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to driving chariots and horses in ancient China, a crucial skill for nobility and military.
  • Extended meaning to control, manage, or govern, reflecting the importance of proper guidance and direction.
  • In historical context, '驭' was associated with authority and the ability to lead or command effectively.

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