驱 Stroke Order — How to Write 驱
驱 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 马, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
驱 Radical and Character Components
驱 is a phono-semantic compound: 马 (horse) carries the meaning, while 区 indicates the sound.
Radical: 马 + 4 more strokes
驱 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qū
Meanings of 驱 in Chinese
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qū驱
To drive or urge (e.g., animals like horses); to spur on.
他熟练地驱马前进。
He skillfully drove the horse forward.
To drive away; to expel; to get rid of (e.g., cold, insects).
喝点热茶可以驱寒。
Drinking some hot tea can help drive away the cold.
To force, compel, or drive someone to do something.
他被贫困驱使，不得不努力工作。
He was compelled by poverty to work hard.
To run quickly, to drive or spur on, often implying being at the forefront or keeping pace.
新一代的技术革新者正与国际前沿水平并驾齐驱
The new generation of technological innovators is keeping pace with the international cutting-edge level.
Common Words and Phrases with 驱
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To drive, spur on, or order about; to make someone work or obey.
为了完成项目，他夜以继日地驱策自己，最终按时提交了成果。
To complete the project, he drove himself day and night, ultimately submitting the results on time.
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To gallop (on horseback); to exert oneself or offer one's services; to command or drive (others).
为了按时完成新产品的研发，工程师们夜以继日地驱驰，投入了全部精力
To complete the research and development of the new product on time, the engineers worked tirelessly day and night, dedicating all their energy.
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A medicine used to expel parasitic worms from the body, especially from the intestines.
宠物医生建议定期给家里的猫狗服用驱虫剂，以保持它们的健康。
The veterinarian recommended regular administration of deworming medication to household cats and dogs to maintain their health.
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To drive out or get rid of something.
我们需要采取措施驱除花园里的害虫。
We need to take measures to drive out the pests in the garden.
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To drive; to propel; to set in motion using power.
软件的更新可以驱动硬件性能的提升。
Software updates can drive the improvement of hardware performance.
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To drive away or expel someone or something.
她用手驱赶着烦人的蚊子。
She waved her hand to drive away the annoying mosquitoes.
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an ancient festival to drive away evil spirits or plague-causing devils
古时，人们会举行盛大的驱傩仪式，以期驱逐邪祟，祈求来年风调雨顺。
In ancient times, people would hold grand Nuo ceremonies to expel evil spirits and pray for favorable weather in the coming year.
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to drive, urge, command, or make use of
好奇心驱使他去探索未知的领域。
Curiosity drove him to explore unknown territories.
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To drive away evil spirits or influences, often through rituals or superstitious practices.
老奶奶相信佩戴玉石可以帮助她驱邪保平安。
The old lady believes wearing jade can help her ward off evil and keep her safe.
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To drive out, expel, or banish someone from a place.
俱乐部驱逐了一名违反规定的会员。
The club expelled a member who violated the rules.
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A small combat vessel, typically equipped with guns, torpedoes, depth charges, mines, anti-submarine weapons, and sometimes missiles.
驱逐舰在海面上快速航行，执行巡逻任务。
The destroyer sailed quickly on the sea, carrying out patrol missions.
More words with 驱
- chí驰qū驱Gallop, Rush about
- qū驱chóng虫deworming, pest control
- qū驱dòng动zhóu轴drive shaft, axle shaft
- xiān先qū驱pioneer, forerunner
- bèi被qū驱zhú逐deported, expelled
- qū驱wén蚊mosquito repellent, insect repellent
- qū驱chóng虫zuò作yòng用anthelmintic effect, deworming effect
- chuàng创xīn新qū驱dòng动Innovation-driven, Innovation-led
- qū驱cè策zì自jǐ己drive oneself, push oneself
- qū驱chóng虫yào药wù物anthelmintic, dewormer
- qū驱xié邪bì避dú毒Ward off evil and poison, Repel evil and toxins
- qū驱xié邪bì避zāi灾Ward off evil and avert disaster, Repel evil and prevent misfortune
- bì辟xié邪qū驱zāi灾Ward off evil and avert disaster, Repel evil and calamity
- lí骊jià驾qí齐qū驱advance side by side, keep pace with each other
Idioms with 驱
- qū驱yáng羊gōng攻hǔ虎pit weak against strong
- bìng并jià驾qí齐qū驱to be equally matched
- fù负nǔ弩qián前qū驱humbly serve as vanguard
- xiān先qū驱lóu蝼yǐ蚁willingly sacrifice oneself first for another
- cháng长qū驱zhí直rù入advance rapidly and irresistibly
- qū驱léi雷cè策diàn电possess immense and extraordinary power
- qū驱léi雷chè掣diàn电possessing immense magical powers
- qū驱tíng霆cè策diàn电move with lightning speed
- qū驱yáng羊zhàn战láng狼pit the weak against the strong
- bìng并pèi辔qí齐qū驱advance abreast
- bìng并qū驱zhēng争xiān先compete fiercely for first place
- fēng风qū驱diàn电jī击strike with extreme speed and force
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Open the tool →Questions about 驱
What does 驱 mean in Chinese?
驱 (qū) means “To drive away” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 驱?
驱 is pronounced qū in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 驱 have?
驱 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 驱?
驱 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 马. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 驱?
The radical of 驱 is 马, and 驱 is a phono-semantic compound.