驶 (shǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 驶 (shǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 驶 (shǐ) means "To drive; to sail". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 驶 stroke by stroke?

驶 has 8 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 驶 and 驮?

驶 (shǐ) and 驮 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 驶?

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 驶?

Common words containing 驶 include: 驾驶 (jià shǐ) — to drive; to pilot; 行驶 (xíng shǐ) — To drive (a vehicle); 驶向 (shǐ xiàng) — To head for; to sail towards.

How to Write 驶

The character 驶 (shǐ) is written with 8 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

驶 is pronounced shǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To drive; to sail.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 驶 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 驶

驾驶 jià shǐ

to drive; to pilot

行驶 xíng shǐ

To drive (a vehicle)

驶向 shǐ xiàng

To head for; to sail towards

Example Sentences

他在学习驾驶汽车。

tā zài xué xí jià shǐ qì chē

He is learning to drive a car.

车辆请靠右行驶。

chē liàng qǐng kào yòu xíng shǐ

Vehicles please keep to the right.

轮船驶向大海深处。

lún chuán shǐ xiàng dà hǎi shēn chù

The ship sailed into the deep sea.

Similar Characters

驮 duò

驯 xùn

驰 chí

Practice Writing 驶 (shǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驶

What does 驶 (shǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 驶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 驶 and 驮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 驶?

What common words use 驶?

How to Write 驶 (shǐ)