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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#21041DifficultyHard
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
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马Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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
Complete the Sentence
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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1
他拼命地闪身躲开一辆试图撞倒他的疾驰的汽车。
tā pīn mìng dì shǎn shēn duǒ kāi yī liàng shì tú zhuàng dǎo tā de jí chí de qì chē。
He desperately dodged a speeding car trying to run him down.
2
音乐学院让你有充分的理由任想象力自由驰骋。
yīn lè xué yuàn ràng nǐ yǒu chōng fēn de lǐ yóu rèn xiǎng xiàng lì zì yóu chí chěng。
A conservatory offers the perfect excuse to let your imagination run riot.
3
她意识到那辆奔驰在跟踪她。
tā yì shí dào nà liàng bēn chí zài gēn zōng tā。
She realized that the Mercedes was following her.
4
那辆奔驰开始逼近小货车。
nà liàng bēn chí kāi shǐ bī jìn xiǎo huò chē。
The Mercedes began to gain on the van.
5
笑咧咧的夫妻把东西装上他们的红色跑车后疾驰而去。
xiào liě liě de fū qī bǎ dōng xī zhuāng shàng tā mén de hóng sè pǎo chē hòu jí chí ér qù。
The giggling couple loaded up their red sports car and drove off.
6
两名男子跳上吉普车，疾驰而去。
liǎng míng nán zǐ tiào shàng jí pǔ chē， ， jí chí ér。
The two men leaped into the jeep and roared off.
7
我们以每小时七十英里的速度 ( 在高速公路上 ) 飞驰.
wǒ mén yǐ měi xiǎo shí qī shí yīng lǐ de sù dù( ( zài gāo sù gōng lù) shàng ).
We were bowling along ( the motorway ) at seventy miles per hour.
8
一辆警车从他们身边擦身疾驰而过。
yī liàng jǐng chē cóng tā mén shēn biān cā shēn jí chí ér guò。
A police car zoomed by very close to them.
9
一辆火车疾驰而过，排屋的墙都摇晃起来。
yī liàng huǒ chē jí chí ér guò， ， pái wū de qiáng dū yáo huǎng qǐ。
A train rocketed by, shaking the walls of the row houses.
10
一辆汽车疾驰而过。
yī liàng qì chē jí chí ér guò。
A car whizzed past.
Cultural Notes for 驰
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 驰
Words Containing This Character15
奔驰bēnchíto speed奔馳
驰chíto speed馳
飞驰to speed飛馳
背道而驰to run in the opposite direction (idiom); to run counter to背道而馳
驰骋to gallop馳騁
驰名chímíngfamous馳名
周星驰Stephen Chow (1962-), Hong Kong actor, comedian, screenwriter and film director, known for his mo lei tau 無厘頭|无厘头[wúlítóu] movies周星馳
疾驰to speed along疾馳
风驰电掣fast as lightning風馳電掣
心驰神往to long for心馳神往
古驰Gucci (brand)古馳
急驰to speed along急馳
驰援to rush to the rescue馳援
纵横驰骋to criss-cross縱橫馳騁
心荡神驰to be infatuated with心蕩神馳
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 驰
You can say '马驹在草原上驰骋' (The colt gallops across the grassland) to illustrate its meaning.
Yes, 驰 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in literature and descriptions of speed.
Yes, phrases like '驰骋千里' (to gallop a thousand miles) demonstrate its usage.
