痲 (má) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 痲 (má) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痲 (má) means "numbness; leprosy". with 13 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痲 stroke by stroke?

痲 has 13 strokes. The radical is 疒. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 痲 and 疵?

痲 (má) and 疵 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 痲?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 疒. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 痲?

Common words containing 痲 include: 痲痺 (má bì) — paralysis; numbness; 痲木 (má mù) — numb; insensitive; 痲疹 (má zhěn) — measles.

How to Write 痲

The character 痲 (má) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痲 is pronounced má in Mandarin Chinese. It means numbness; leprosy.

Common Words with 痲

痲痺 má bì

paralysis; numbness

痲木 má mù

numb; insensitive

痲疹 má zhěn

measles

Example Sentences

他的手脚感到痲痺。

tā de shǒu jiǎo gǎn dào má bì

His hands and feet feel numb.

他的双腿有些痲木。

tā de shuāng tuǐ yǒu xiē má mù

His legs are a bit numb.

孩子得了痲疹。

hái zi dé le má zhěn

The child has the measles.

Similar Characters

疵 cī

痊 quán

痍 yí

Practice Writing 痲 (má)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痲

What does 痲 (má) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痲 and 疵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痲?

What common words use 痲?

How to Write 痲 (má)