码 (mǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 码 (mǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 码 (mǎ) means "yard (unit of length); code; to pile up". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 码 stroke by stroke?

码 has 8 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 码 and 矶?

码 (mǎ) and 矶 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 码?

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

Q: What common words use 码?

Common words containing 码 include: 号码 (hào mǎ) — number; 密码 (mì mǎ) — password; code; 二维码 (èr wéi mǎ) — QR code..

How to Write 码

The character 码 (mǎ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

码 is pronounced mǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means yard (unit of length); code; to pile up.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 码 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 码

号码 hào mǎ

number

密码 mì mǎ

password; code

二维码 èr wéi mǎ

QR code.

Example Sentences

你的电话号码是多少？

nǐ de diàn huà hào mǎ shì duō shǎo

What is your phone number?

我忘记了密码。

wǒ wàng jì le mì mǎ

I forgot the password.

请扫一下二维码。

qǐng sǎo yī xià èr wéi mǎ

Please scan the QR code.

Similar Characters

矶 jī

矸 gān

矻 kū

Practice Writing 码 (mǎ)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 码 with real-time feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 码

What does 码 (mǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 码 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 码 and 矶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 码?

What common words use 码?

How to Write 码 (mǎ)