駛 (shǐ) - To drive (a vehicle) & to sail (a ship)

駛Tone 3

shǐ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

駛 · shǐ

To drive (a vehicle);

to sail (a ship);

to pilot;

to operate;

to move quickly.

To drive (a vehicle)to sail (a ship)to pilot

Usage highlights

To driveTo sail/navigateDriverPilotSteering wheelDriving license

Synonyms

  • 驾— to drive, to pilot
  • 开— to drive, to operate
  • 行— to travel, to move

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop, to halt
  • 泊— to park, to moor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He drives a car (驾驶汽车).
  • The ship sails on the sea (船在海上行驶).
  • The train runs at high speed (火车高速行驶).
  • She pilots the aircraft (她驾驶飞机).

Collocations

  • To drive(驾驶)
  • To sail/navigate(行驶)
  • Driver(驾驶员)
  • Pilot(驾驶员)
  • Steering wheel(方向盘)
  • Driving license(驾驶证)

Idioms

  • To sail with the wind(乘风驶浪)
  • To drive straight ahead(长驱直驶)
  • To sail across the sea(跨海驶船)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally associated with horse-drawn carriages in ancient China, later extended to modern vehicles.
  • Reflects China's transportation evolution from traditional to modern means.
  • Commonly used in transportation and mobility contexts in modern Chinese.

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