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驰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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驰
chí
run fast
vg, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
驰
chí
speed
vg, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
驰
chí
spread
vg, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
驰
chí
gallop
vg, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
驰
chí
speed, haste; to run, to gallop
vg, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
驰
chí
to run fast
unknown, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
驰
chí
to speed
unknown, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
驰
chí
to disseminate
unknown, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
驰
chí
to spread
unknown, 6 strokes, radical 马, rank #21041, Very Hard
chí(chi2)chi T2
1run fast
2speed
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March 24, 2026
驰(馳)chí(chi2)
The character 驰 (chí) primarily means to run fast or to gallop. It often conveys a sense of speed and urgency, and is commonly used in contexts relating to racing, quick movement, or the rapid spread of information. It can also imply a swift action or response in various situations.
Strokes6Radical马Frequency#21041DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, speed and efficiency are highly valued, particularly in business and communication. The character 驰 reflects this value, as it relates to both rapid physical movement and the quick spread of information.
Memory tip
Imagine a cheetah, the fastest land animal, racing across the savannah. The character 驰 contains the radical for 'horse' (马), suggesting speed and movement, while the pronunciation 'chí' sounds like 'cheetah'—both evoke images of swift running.
Meanings of 驰
chí(chi2)
1run fast
2speed
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About 驰
驰Simplified
馳Traditional
6Strokes
马Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
#21041Frequency Rank
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AI study notes for 驰
Quick Contrast
驰 (chí) vs 跑 (pǎo) — use 驰 for a sense of speed or urgency, while 跑 is more general for running.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 驰 with other characters related to speed, such as 快 (kuài), which means 'fast' but is more general. In formal contexts, 驰 may be used metaphorically to describe rapid dissemination of ideas. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
Although 驰 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it shares themes with words related to speed found in lower levels. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and understanding its application in expressions of motion and urgency.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes write 驰 incorrectly by omitting the horse radical, resulting in a different character. For example, writing '迟' (chí, late) instead of '驰' can lead to confusion in meaning.
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Pronunciation of 驰
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驰 = 马 + 也. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 驰
IDS Structure⿰马也
驰Full character
=
马Ma3
left
也Ye3
right
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Parts
Which of these is part of 驰?
How to say run fast in Chinese
“run fast” in Chinese is驰chí
The character 驰 (chí) primarily means to run fast or to gallop. It often conveys a sense of speed and urgency, and is commonly used in contexts relating to racing, quick movement, or the rapid spread of information. It can also imply a swift action or response in various situations.
When to use 驰
Learners often confuse 驰 with other characters related to speed, such as 快 (kuài), which means 'fast' but is more general. In formal contexts, 驰 may be used metaphorically to describe rapid dissemination of ideas. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
驰 or something close to it
驰 (chí) vs 跑 (pǎo) — use 驰 for a sense of speed or urgency, while 跑 is more general for running.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes write 驰 incorrectly by omitting the horse radical, resulting in a different character. For example, writing '迟' (chí, late) instead of '驰' can lead to confusion in meaning.
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驰
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Grammar patterns of 驰
驰 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 9 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他拼命地闪身躲开一辆试图撞倒他的疾____的汽车。
He desperately dodged a speeding car trying to run him down.
Example sentences for 驰 (10)
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他拼命地闪身躲开一辆试图撞倒他的疾驰的汽车。
tā pīnmìng dì shǎn shēn duǒ kāi yī liàng shìtú zhuàng dào tā de jí chí de qìchē。
He desperately dodged a speeding car trying to run him down.
