驾 Stroke Order — How to Write 驾
驾 is written in 8 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.
驾 Radical and Character Components
驾 is a phono-semantic compound: 马 (horse) carries the meaning, while 加 indicates the sound.
Radical: 马 + 5 more strokes
驾 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jià
Meanings of 驾 in Chinese
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jià驾
To harness (a vehicle to an animal); to drive or operate a vehicle.
他喜欢驾着马车在乡间小道上奔驰。
He likes driving his carriage through country lanes.
An ancient term for carriages in general, specifically referring to the emperor's carriage, and by extension, the emperor himself.
民众沿街肃立，恭迎贵宾车驾
The populace stood solemnly along the streets, respectfully welcoming the distinguished guest's carriage.
To drive, operate, or control a vehicle or machine.
他正在学习驾驶汽车。
He is learning to drive a car.
To be above, to surpass, or to override something; to control or master from a superior position.
她不让困难凌驾于她的意志之上。
She does not let difficulties override her will.
A polite term of address or request, referring to someone's presence or asking for help. For example, '劳驾' (láojià) means 'excuse me' or 'may I trouble you,' and '驾临' (jiàlín) means 'your honored arrival.'
劳驾，请问洗手间在哪里？
Excuse me, may I ask where the restroom is?
Common Words and Phrases with 驾
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the death of an emperor or sovereign
在遥远的传说中，那位仁慈的皇帝最终驾崩，留下了无数关于他美德的故事。
In a distant legend, the benevolent emperor eventually passed away, leaving countless stories of his virtues.
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your esteemed presence; your gracious arrival
我们翘首以盼各位贵宾驾临，共同见证这一重要时刻。
We eagerly look forward to all distinguished guests gracing us with their presence to jointly witness this significant moment.
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handle a job with ease due to skill or experience;be proficient at something
经过多年的努力和实践，她对公司的日常运营已经驾轻就熟了，处理起来毫不费力。
After years of hard work and practice, she is now completely at ease and skillful with the company's daily operations, handling them effortlessly.
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speedboating; operating a speedboat
他从小就喜欢驾艇，梦想有一天能独自环游世界。
He has loved boating since he was a child, dreaming of one day circumnavigating the world alone.
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To control, master, or manage; literally, to rein in a horse.
优秀的领导者善于驾驭复杂局面
Excellent leaders are skilled at managing complex situations.
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to pull a cart or carriage from between the shafts
老马每天清晨都驾辕，把新鲜的蔬菜运到市集。
Every morning, the old horse pulls the cart, transporting fresh vegetables to the market.
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To ride or fly on clouds (a mythical ability); metaphorically, to feel elated or be carried away by praise.
神话故事中，孙悟空常常驾云巡游四海。
In mythical stories, Sun Wukong often rides on clouds, traversing the four seas.
More words with 驾
- dǎng挡jià驾refuse a visitor, decline a social call
- jiù救jià驾Rescue the emperor, Save the emperor
- láo劳jià驾Excuse me! May I trouble you?
- wǎng枉jià驾take the trouble to pay a visit, condescend to visit
- zūn尊jià驾Your honorable self, Your Excellency
- líng凌jià驾override, rise above
- qū屈jià驾to deign to come, to condescend to visit
- hù护jià驾Guard the Emperor!
- hù扈jià驾to escort the imperial carriage
- mìng命jià驾order the carriage, set off in a carriage
- qīn亲jià驾personally drive, drive oneself
- quàn劝jià驾Urge (someone) to accept the throne, Press (someone) to take office
- tái台jià驾Your honored presence, Your esteemed visit
- yàn晏jià驾demise of an emperor, the emperor passed away
- yù御jià驾Emperor's carriages or chariot.
- líng陵jià驾override, dominate
- jià驾zhào照driver's license, driving license
- jiǔ酒jià驾drunk driving, driving under the influence
- jià驾shǐ驶yuán员driver, motorist
- líng凌jià驾yú于override, be above
Idioms with 驾
- jià驾hè鹤chéng成xiān仙to pass away peacefully
- biān鞭cháng长jià驾yuǎn远a long way to go
- bìng并jià驾qí齐qū驱to be equally matched
- téng腾yún云jià驾wù雾move with extraordinary speed
- yù御jià驾qīn亲zhēng征personally lead a critical task or campaign
- jià驾hè鹤xī西yóu游pass away peacefully
- dōng东xī曦jì既jià驾Dawn has broken, light has emerged
- dōng东yě野bài败jià驾Bungle due to overconfidence
- lián连biāo镳bìng并jià驾equally matched in strength or talent
- luán鸾yú舆fèng凤jià驾magnificent imperial carriages
- nán南yǐ舣běi北jià驾traveling extensively north and south
- qí齐qū驱bìng并jià驾to be equally matched
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Open the tool →Questions about 驾
What does 驾 mean in Chinese?
驾 (jià) means “To drive” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 驾?
驾 is pronounced jià in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 驾 have?
驾 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 驾?
驾 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 马. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 驾?
The radical of 驾 is 马, and 驾 is a phono-semantic compound.
