Definition
驰 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as an independent word but appears in compound words. Common compounds include 奔驰 (bēnchí, to speed/gallop), 飞驰 (fēichí, to race along), 驰名 (chímíng, to be renowned, lit. 'spread name'), and 心驰神往 (xīnchíshénwǎng, to yearn for). The core meanings are literal speed/gallop, the spreading of reputation, and figurative longing or eager attraction.
b.f.
(bound form) to gallopto speed(bound form) to spread (as reputation, fame)(bound form) to long forto yearn
Examples
- 。Huǒchē zài tiěguǐ shàng fēichí.The train speeds along the tracks.
- 。Zhège pǐnpái chí míng shìjiè.This brand is renowned worldwide.
- ，。Tā xīnchíshénwǎng, qídài zàicì jiàndào tā.He is filled with longing, looking forward to seeing her again.
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