驱 (qū) - to drive & to spur on

驱Tone 1

qū ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 马

情仁

驱 · qū

to drive;

to spur on;

to expel;

to run quickly;

to gallop

to driveto spur onto expel

Usage highlights

to driveto drive a vehicleto expelto dispelto urge forwardpioneering spirit

Synonyms

  • 赶— to drive; to hurry
  • 逐— to expel; to pursue
  • 驾— to drive (a vehicle)

Antonyms

  • 迎— to welcome; to meet
  • 留— to stay; to remain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shepherd drives the sheep forward (驱赶).
  • We need to drive away the mosquitoes (驱蚊).
  • He drove to the city center (驱车前往).
  • This software can remove viruses (驱除病毒).

Collocations

  • to drive(驱赶)
  • to drive a vehicle(驱车)
  • to expel(驱逐)
  • to dispel(驱散)
  • to urge forward(驱使)
  • pioneering spirit(先驱精神)

Idioms

  • To be a pioneer(先驱)
  • To drive forward with unstoppable force(长驱直入)
  • To drive away the cold and welcome the warmth(驱寒取暖)
  • To drive away demons and ward off evil(驱邪避灾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted using a whip to urge a horse forward, emphasizing speed and direction.
  • In modern usage, extends to driving vehicles, expelling negative elements, and pioneering efforts.
  • The character embodies concepts of movement, progress, and overcoming obstacles.

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