駛
drive
駛 is composed of 馬 (horse) and 史 (history, official). 史 is a pictograph depicting a hand holding a tally, implying control or management. Horses were the primary means of land transportation in ancient times, so 駛 means to control or drive a vehicle, particularly referring to managing transportation.
Vocabulary of 駛
- 駛往 (bound for)
- 駕駛 (drive)