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to drive

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

qu1dong4 • qūdòng

Meaning


Primary

to drive

Alternatives

drive, drives, driving, drove

Hint

This word means "drive" in the more abstract sense of controlling and using something towards a given end.

Mnemonic


驱动 To drive is 驱 to urge on something and make it 动 move towards a certain direction.

Usage


科技 驱动 世界 发展。

Technology drives the development of the world.

动力 驱动 汽车 前进。

Power drives the car forward.

他 的 梦想 驱动 他 努力 工作。

His dream drives him to work hard.

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