How to Write 抹
The character 抹 (mā) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
抹 is pronounced mā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wipe or apply.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: mā, mǒ, mò.
Common Words with 抹
Example Sentences
护士轻轻地在伤口上涂抹了一些红药水。
hù shì qīng qīng dì zài shāng kǒu shàng tú mǒ le yī xiē hóng yào shuǐ
The nurse gently applied some red antiseptic to the wound.
我们作为团队成员，绝不能给集体抹黑。
wǒ men zuò wéi tuán duì chéng yuán jué bù néng gěi jí tǐ mǒ hēi
As team members, we must never bring shame upon the group.
泥瓦匠正在细心地抹墙，使表面变得平整。
ní wǎ jiàng zhèng zài xì xīn dì mò qiáng ， shǐ biǎo miàn biàn dé píng zhěng 。
The mason is carefully plastering the wall to make the surface smooth.
有话就直说，没必要这样拐弯抹角。
yǒu huà jiù zhí shuō méi bì yào zhè yàng guǎi wān mò jiǎo
If you have something to say, say it directly; there's no need to beat around the bush.
Practice Writing 抹 (mā)
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