驱 (qū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 驱 (qū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 驱 (qū) means "To drive; to expel". with 7 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 驱 stroke by stroke?

驱 has 7 strokes. The radical is 马. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 驱 and 驭?

驱 (qū) and 驭 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 驱?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 马. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 驱?

Common words containing 驱 include: 驱动 (qū dòng) — To drive; to activate; 驱赶 (qū gǎn) — To drive away; to banish; 驱使 (qū shǐ) — To prompt; to urge.

How to Write 驱

The character 驱 (qū) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 马 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

驱 is pronounced qū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To drive; to expel.

Common Words with 驱

驱动 qū dòng

To drive; to activate

驱赶 qū gǎn

To drive away; to banish

驱使 qū shǐ

To prompt; to urge

Example Sentences

机器由电力驱动。

jī qì yóu diàn lì qū dòng

The machine is powered by electricity.

他在驱赶屋里的蚊子。

tā zài qū gǎn wū lǐ de wén zi

He is driving the mosquitoes out of the room.

好奇心驱使他去看看。

hào qí xīn qū shǐ tā qù kàn kàn

Curiosity drove him to take a look.

Similar Characters

驭 yù

驮 duò

驯 xùn

Practice Writing 驱 (qū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驱

What does 驱 (qū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 驱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 驱 and 驭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 驱?

What common words use 驱?

How to Write 驱 (qū)