驶往

駛往

shǐwǎng

verb #27,828

Meanings

1 to travel to; to head for (of a vehicle, boat, or aircraft)

Characters

to drive; to pilot (a vehicle)

toward; in the direction of

Examples

这艘轮船正驶往上海港。

Zhè sōu lúnchuán zhèng shǐwǎng Shànghǎi Gǎng.

This ocean liner is heading for the port of Shanghai.

火车驶往北方，渐渐消失在地平线上。

Huǒchē shǐwǎng běifāng, jiànjiàn xiāoshī zài dìpíngxiàn shàng.

The train headed north and gradually disappeared over the horizon.

Tips

usage

驶往 specifically refers to vehicles, boats, or aircraft moving toward a destination. It is not used for people walking. Compare 前往 (qiánwǎng) which applies more broadly and is also used for people.

Stroke Order

驶 shǐ

往 wǎng