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The character "驶" originates from its traditional form "駛", which combines the radical "馬" denoting horse and the phonetic element "史". This composition initially linked the character to equine movement, specifically meaning to gallop or to drive a horse-drawn carriage. Over centuries, its application broadened beyond equestrian contexts to encompass the operation of various conveyances, including mechanical vehicles like automobiles and boats. In the simplified form, the horse radical is rendered as "马" while "史" remains, and the character's modern usage centers on the act of driving or sailing, reflecting its semantic expansion alongside transportation technologies.
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汽车驶入车库。
司机驾驶巴士。
火车行驶在铁轨上。
船舶驶离了港口。
他驾驶飞机穿越云层。
这艘船正驶向太平洋。
在高速公路上行驶要小心。
自动驾驶汽车技术正在发展。