Hai Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Horse (mǎ) 驰 Kangxi strokes: 13 Page 1434, Entry 11 In ancient texts, according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), it is pronounced chi. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), the Rhyme Assembly (Yunhui), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced chi, with the same sound as pool. According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), the meaning is to run. According to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), the meaning is to let a horse run at full speed, to drive rapidly. According to the Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), in the tenth year of Duke Zhuang, Duke Zhuang of Lu prepared to drive his chariot to pursue the Qi army. Also, according to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it refers to the path used by the Emperor. According to the Thorough Guide to Characters (Zhengzitong), the Imperial Way is the path used by the Emperor, equivalent to the central royal road of today. Also used as a surname. According to the Garden of Surnames (Xingyuan), in the Ming Dynasty there was a person named Chi Jiugai, who was a provincial graduate from Renshou County. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced tuo, with the same sound as camel. It also means to run. Also, as a phonetic rhyming variation, it is pronounced duo, with the same sound as follow. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes (Xiaoya), it says: Do not violate the rules of driving chariots and shooting arrows, for as soon as the arrow is released, it hits the target. Also, as a phonetic rhyming variation, it is pronounced chi, with the same sound as shame. In Liu Xiang’s Nine Laments (Jiutan), it says: Traveling and observing all around the four seas, my will rises and falls as I gallop high. Summoning the spirits of the nine heavens to the celestial pole, establishing rainbows to direct the way. Also, as a phonetic rhyming variation, it is pronounced zhi, with the same sound as stagnate. In Cai Yong’s Rhapsody on Board Games (Tanqifu), it says: Then the board and pieces are arranged, with intricate carvings displaying brilliance. The thick belly of the pieces gathers at the edges, standing firmly in the center as if looking in all directions. Light and agile, the pieces are deployed in play, easily allowing one to give free rein to one’s spirit and gallop.