Kanji 馳: run, gallop, sail, drive (a wagon), win (fame), despatch
Key takeaways
Kanji 馳: run, gallop, sail, drive (a wagon), win (fame), despatch. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 馳
run, gallop, sail, drive (a wagon), win (fame), despatch
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts a horse (馬) running vigorously. In addition to the meaning of running fast, it also (也) represents the act of running around busily to prepare and serve a meal for a guest, which is how it gained the meaning of 'to treat'.
