驶 (shǐ) - to drive & to speed

驶Tone 3

shǐ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 马

上姝

驶 · shǐ

to drive;

to speed;

to sail;

to pilot;

to move quickly

to driveto speedto sail

Usage highlights

to drivedriverto sailto speed awayto drive intoto drive out

Synonyms

  • 驾驶— to drive, to pilot
  • 行驶— to travel, to move along
  • 开— to drive (colloquial)

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is driving a car (驾驶汽车).
  • The ship is sailing fast (船驶得很快).
  • The train speeds into the station (火车驶入车站).
  • Please drive carefully (请谨慎驾驶).

Collocations

  • to drive(驾驶)
  • driver(驾驶员)
  • to sail(行驶)
  • to speed away(驶离)
  • to drive into(驶入)
  • to drive out(驶出)

Idioms

  • Set sail with favorable wind(顺风驶船)
  • Drive straight ahead(长驱直驶)
  • Sail with the wind(看风驶船)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally associated with horse-drawn carriages, now extends to modern vehicles and vessels.
  • Reflects China's transportation evolution from animal power to mechanical power.
  • Commonly used in transportation contexts, emphasizing movement and control.

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