驰 (chí) - to gallop & to speed

驰Tone 2

chí ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 马

橙丁

驰 · chí

to gallop;

to speed;

to rush;

to spread;

to relax;

to loosen

to gallopto speedto rush

Usage highlights

gallopspeedspreadrelaxloosenrelax tension

Synonyms

  • 奔— run; rush
  • 跑— run
  • 松— loose; relax
  • 缓— slow; relax

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse gallops across the plain (驰骋草原).
  • The car sped along the highway (汽车在高速公路上飞驰).
  • His reputation spread far and wide (声名远驰).
  • We must not slacken our efforts (我们不可松弛).

Collocations

  • gallop(驰骋)
  • speed(飞驰)
  • spread(远驰)
  • relax(松弛)
  • loosen(驰缓)
  • relax tension(驰张)

Idioms

  • Famous far and wide(驰名中外)
  • Gallop across the battlefield(驰骋疆场)
  • Heart racing with excitement(心驰神往)
  • Relax and tighten appropriately(一张一驰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a horse galloping, emphasizing speed and movement.
  • Extended meanings include spreading of reputation and relaxation of tension.
  • Used in both literal (horse riding) and metaphorical (fame spreading) contexts.

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