驰 Stroke Order — How to Write 驰
驰 is written in 6 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.
驰 Radical and Character Components
驰 is a phono-semantic compound: 马 (horse) carries the meaning, while 也 indicates the sound.
Radical: 马 + 3 more strokes
驰 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chí
Meanings of 驰 in Chinese
1
chí驰
To gallop; to speed; to rush (referring to vehicles or horses)
他的跑车风驰电掣般地驶过赛道。
His sports car sped like lightning across the racetrack.
To yearn for; to long for; to be deeply drawn to something or someone.
他对那片美丽的湖光山色心驰神往已久
He has long been yearning for that beautiful lake and mountain scenery.
To spread, propagate (fame or reputation), as in 'renowned' or 'celebrated'.
这家餐厅以其独特的风味驰名海内外。
This restaurant is renowned both at home and abroad for its unique flavor.
To drive a vehicle or ride a horse swiftly towards a destination; to rush towards something.
他们将驰往目的地，争取在天黑前到达
They will rush towards their destination, striving to arrive before dark.
Common Words and Phrases with 驰
1
To gallop (on horseback); to range freely or move unimpeded.
他的想象力在文学的世界里自由驰骋。
His imagination roams freely in the world of literature.
2
3
To gallop; to exert oneself to the utmost or strive hard for a cause.
他骑着马在草原上驰驱，享受着风的自由。
He rode his horse galloping across the grassland, enjoying the freedom of the wind.
4
to miss (someone or something) deeply; to long for
傍晚时分，他独自坐在窗前，驰思于宇宙的浩瀚与生命的奥秘。
In the evening, he sat alone by the window, lost in thought about the vastness of the universe and the mysteries of life.
5
to let one's thoughts wander freely; to engage in free association
坐在窗前，看着窗外的雨景，他不禁驰思遐想，回到了童年时光
Sitting by the window, gazing at the rainy scene outside, he couldn't help but let his thoughts wander freely, returning to his childhood memories.
6
to move swiftly; to speed
为了完成紧急任务，他不得不在各个部门之间驰骛，收集所需资料。
To complete the urgent task, he had to rush about between various departments to collect the necessary information.
7
to be famous or renowned
这家公司以其创新的技术和卓越的产品质量在国际市场上驰誉。
This company is renowned in the international market for its innovative technology and excellent product quality.
8
To gallop and chase; to engage in horse racing.
在辽阔的牧场上，牧民们骑着骏马驰逐着牛群，场面十分壮观。
On the vast pasture, herdsmen rode their strong horses, chasing the cattle, creating a magnificent spectacle.
More words with 驰
- bēn奔chí驰Mercedes-Benz, gallop
- bèi背chí驰run counter to; be contrary to
- fēi飞chí驰speed along, gallop
- jí疾chí驰gallop at high speed; speed along
- xīng星chí驰travel swiftly, speeding like a meteor
- qū驱chí驰rush about, hurry
- jiāo交chí驰crisscross, rush past each other
- chí驰wǎng往rush to, hasten to
- pián骈chí驰run abreast, gallop side by side
- cè策mǎ马jí疾chí驰gallop on horseback, ride at full speed
- féng冯chí驰Gallop, Speed
- běi北dào道ér而chí驰Go the opposite way, Head in the wrong direction
- chí驰chěng骋fēi飞bēn奔Gallop, Sprint
- chí驰míng名yuǎn远jìn近widely known, well-known
- jiāo交chí驰bù不xī息Constant coming and going, Unceasing movement
- yuè跃mǎ马chí驰chěng骋Gallop, Ride at full gallop
- jí疾chí驰rú如fēng风Gallop like the wind, Race like the wind
- zì自yóu由chí驰chěng骋Ride freely, Gallop freely
Idioms with 驰
- chí驰chěng骋jiāng疆chǎng场gallop and fight valiantly on battlefield
- chí驰míng名zhōng中wài外renowned domestically and internationally
- bèi背dào道ér而chí驰run in opposite directions
- fēng风chí驰diàn电chè掣extremely fast, like wind and lightning
- xīn心dàng荡shén神chí驰mind wandering, spirit carried away
- xīng星chí驰diàn电fā发move with lightning speed
- yuǎn远jìn近chí驰míng名famous far and wide
- zhōng中wài外chí驰míng名World-renowned
- zòng纵héng横chí驰chěng骋move freely and swiftly with great skill
- chí驰fēng风chěng骋yǔ雨ride the wind and drive the rain
- chí驰gāo高wù骛yuǎn远pursue unrealistic, overly ambitious goals
- chí驰gāo高wù鹜yuǎn远aim too high
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Open the tool →Questions about 驰
What does 驰 mean in Chinese?
驰 (chí) means “To gallop” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 驰?
驰 is pronounced chí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 驰 have?
驰 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 驰?
驰 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 马. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 驰?
The radical of 驰 is 马, and 驰 is a phono-semantic compound.