How to Write 马
The character 马 (mǎ) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 马 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
马 is pronounced mǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Horse.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 马 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 马
Example Sentences
我马上就到学校。
wǒ mǎ shàng jiù dào xué xiào
I'll be at school very soon.
他喜欢在草原骑马。
tā xǐ huān zài cǎo yuán qí mǎ
He likes riding horses on the grasslands.
过马路要看红绿灯。
guò mǎ lù yào kàn hóng lǜ dēng
You must watch the traffic lights when crossing the road.
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