Definition
奔驰 (bēn chí) describes a continuous, elegant galloping or speeding motion, often for horses or vehicles. It differs from 奔 (bèn, 4th tone), which means to rush straight towards a destination or goal. 奔驰 is more vivid and literary, while 奔 is more casual.
verb
to gallopto speed (of horses, vehicles, or people)
Examples
- 奔驰。Mǎ qún zài cǎoyuán shàng zìyóu bēn chí.The herd of horses gallops freely on the grassland.
- 奔驰。Tā fènlì xiàng zhōngdiǎn bēn chí.He raced toward the finish line with all his might.
- 奔驰。Huǒchē zài guǐdào shàng fēisù bēn chí.The train sped along the tracks.
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