B1 verb Neutral

驱动

/tɕʰy⁵⁵ tʊŋ⁵¹/

To drive or propel; often used metaphorically to describe the underlying force or motivation behind a trend, technology, or behavior.

Examples

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1

这个项目是由市场需求驱动的。

This project is driven by market demand.

2

利益是驱动他们合作的主要因素。

Interest is the main factor driving their cooperation.

3

数据驱动的决策通常更准确。

Data-driven decisions are usually more accurate.

Word Family

Noun
驱动力
Verb
驱动
Adjective
驱动的
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Memory Tip

驱 (drive/gallop) + 动 (move). Think of a horse driving a carriage.

Quick Quiz

好奇心是科学研究的强大____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 驱动力

Examples

1

这个项目是由市场需求驱动的。

academic

This project is driven by market demand.

2

利益是驱动他们合作的主要因素。

formal

Interest is the main factor driving their cooperation.

3

数据驱动的决策通常更准确。

business

Data-driven decisions are usually more accurate.

4

他的好奇心驱动他去探索未知。

everyday

His curiosity drove him to explore the unknown.

5

我们需要更新电脑的驱动程序。

informal

We need to update the computer's drivers.

Word Family

Noun
驱动力
Verb
驱动
Adjective
驱动的

Common Collocations

驱动力 driving force
数据驱动 data-driven
利益驱动 interest-driven
需求驱动 demand-driven
驱动程序 driver (software)

Common Phrases

受...驱动

be driven by...

内在驱动

intrinsic drive

核心驱动

core driver

Often Confused With

驱动 vs 推动

推动 is more general (to push), while 驱动 often implies a specific mechanism or logical cause (to drive/trigger).

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Usage Notes

Very trendy in modern academic and business Chinese, especially phrases like '数据驱动' (data-driven).

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it only for cars; remember its abstract use in logic and motivation.

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Memory Tip

驱 (drive/gallop) + 动 (move). Think of a horse driving a carriage.

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Word Origin

Originally referred to driving a carriage or animal.

Grammar Patterns

由...驱动 驱动...发展

Quick Quiz

好奇心是科学研究的强大____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 驱动力

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