驰骋 (chí chěng) — to gallop (at full speed on horseback); to play an active part (in a field); to range freely

Definition

Literary verb meaning 'to gallop' (on horseback) or, figuratively, 'to range freely and excel' in a field such as writing or business. Almost always written/formal — far less common in speech than everyday movement verbs.

verb
to gallop (at full speed on horseback)to play an active part (in a field)to range freely

Examples

  • 驰骋。
    Tā qí zhe mǎ zài guǎng kuò de cǎo yuán shàng chí chěng.
    He galloped across the vast prairie on his horse.
  • 驰骋，。
    Zhè wèi zuò jiā zài wén tán chí chěng duō nián, zuò pǐn yǐng xiǎng shēn yuǎn.
    This writer has been active in literary circles for many years, and his works have had a profound influence.
  • 驰骋，。
    Tā zài shāng jiè zì yóu chí chěng, wú rén néng jí.
    He roams freely in the business world, unmatched by anyone.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéSide by side

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

驰chígallop
骋chěnggallop

驰 and 骋 both mean galloping or ranging freely, so together they emphasize swift movement.

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