Definitions

jià (verb) to drive; to pilot
jià (verb) to ride; to mount
jià (verb) to harness; to draw (a cart)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The character "驾", originating from its traditional form "駕", is structurally composed of the semantic element "馬" denoting a horse and the phonetic element "加" suggesting addition, collectively conveying the act of yoking horses to a carriage. Its earliest meanings centered on the specific action of driving or harnessing horse-drawn vehicles, with the phonetic component also implying an increase or application of force. Over time, the semantic scope of the character extended from this equestrian basis to generalize the operation or control of any conveyance, such as carriages, cars, or even aircraft, while retaining the underlying notion of setting something in motion or managing its movement.

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Example Sentences Hide

我刚刚学会驶。

Wǒ gānggāng xuéhuì jiàshǐ.

I just learned to drive.

他今天通过了考。

Tā jīntiān tōngguò le jiàkǎo.

He passed the driving test today.

爸爸在校当教练。

Bàba zài jiàxiào dāng jiàoliàn.

My father works as an instructor at a driving school.

请你出示一下照。

Qǐng nǐ chūshì yīxià jiàzhào.

Please show me your driver's license.

好的驶习惯很重要。

Hǎo de jiàshǐ xíguàn hěn zhòngyào.

Good driving habits are very important.

,请让一让路。

Láojià, qǐng ràng yī ràng lù.

Excuse me, please make way.

他熟练地驭了那匹马。

Tā shúliàn de jiàyù le nà pǐ mǎ.

He skillfully controlled that horse.

他的技术为公司的发展保

Tā de jìshù wèi gōngsī de fāzhǎn bǎojià.

His skills safeguard the company's development.