HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
驶 — sail
- Reading
- shǐ
- Meaning
- sail; drive; speed
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
驶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shǐ and it means sail; drive; speed. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
驶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 行驶 (travel, drive, sail) and 驾驶 (to drive, to pilot).
Chinese words containing 驶
Frequently asked questions
What does 驶 mean in Chinese?
驶 means sail; drive; speed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 驶 read?
驶 is read shǐ. Reading it inside real words — 行驶 and 驾驶 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 驶 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 驶 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 驶 in a word?
A common word containing 驶 is 行驶 (xíng shǐ) — "travel, drive, sail". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 驶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 驶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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