马
Meaning:
horse; surname
HSK 2
Frequency:
#9033
Pinyin:
mǎ
Strokes:
3
Radical:
马
How to Write 马 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "马" in Chinese
The Chinese character 马 (mǎ) means "horse; surname". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 马 include: 上马, 下马, 人马.
📚 Words and Phrases with 马
Common words containing this character
上马
to get on a horse
HSK 2
下马
to dismount from a horse
HSK 2
人马
men and horses
HSK 2
伽马
(loanword) gamma (Greek letter Γ, γ)
HSK 2
作马
sawhorse
HSK 2
侯马
see 侯馬市|侯马市[Hou2 ma3 Shi4]
HSK 2
儿马
stallion
HSK 2
全马
full marathon (abbr. for 全程馬拉松|全程马拉松[quan2 cheng2 ma3 la1 song1])
HSK 2
公马
male horse
HSK 2
兵马
troops and horses
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: Simplified form of 馬, a horse galloping to the left
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "马"?
- The pinyin is mǎ
- How many strokes does "马" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "马" mean?
- horse; surname
- What is the radical of "马"?
- The radical is "马"