马 Stroke Order — How to Write 马
马 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 马, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
马 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 马:一
马 is a pictograph. Simplified form of 馬, a horse galloping to the left.
Radical: 马 + 0 more strokes
马 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- mǎ
Meanings of 马 in Chinese
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mǎ马
A mammal with a mane, long tail, and strong legs, known for running, often ridden or used for pulling things. It is also used in idioms, such as '马到成功' (achieving instant success) or '马首是瞻' (following someone's lead).
希望你们的项目马到成功！
Wishing your project instant success!
Used as a prefix to mean 'big' or 'large', often in names of animals or tools, indicating a larger or coarse version.
小心被马蜂蜇到。
Be careful not to be stung by a hornet.
Common Words and Phrases with 马
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Saddle-shaped; often used to describe a decline or dip between two peak periods.
这座桥的拱形结构呈马鞍形，既美观又稳固。
The arch structure of this bridge is saddle-shaped, which is both beautiful and stable.
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caravan; train of horses carrying goods
在崎岖的山路上，一支马帮驮着沉重的货物缓慢前行，他们的身影与古老的贸易路线融为一体。
On the rugged mountain path, a horse caravan slowly advanced, carrying heavy goods, their figures blending with the ancient trade routes.
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A whip used for driving horses, often made of leather.
牧民挥舞着马鞭，驱赶羊群向山坡走去
The herder wielded his horsewhip, driving the flock of sheep towards the hillside.
5
An officer's bodyguard or orderly in old times.
旧时，军官出行总有马弁随侍左右。
In former times, officers always had orderlies accompanying them.
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A stopwatch, originally used for timing horse races.
教练按下马表，开始计时运动员的百米冲刺。
The coach pressed the stopwatch, starting to time the athlete's 100-meter sprint.
7
leech
在乡下小溪游泳时，他发现自己的腿上吸附着一只马鳖。
While swimming in a rural stream, he found a leech attached to his leg.
8
cavalry man
在古代，马兵是战场上重要的力量，他们能够快速移动和突袭敌人。
In ancient times, cavalrymen were an important force on the battlefield, capable of rapid movement and surprise attacks on enemies.
9
A procurer or matchmaker for romantic relationships.
小王真是个热心的马泊六，他总喜欢帮朋友们牵线搭桥，促成美满姻缘。
Little Wang is truly an enthusiastic matchmaker; he always enjoys connecting his friends and bringing about happy marriages.
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A ballet step, also known as pas de cheval, that resembles a horse's step.
她在芭蕾舞课上练习深沉的马步，以增强腿部力量和平衡。
She practiced deep pliés in ballet class to strengthen her leg muscles and improve balance.
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To be on a continuous, hurried journey or to work without a stop; to keep on the move without rest.
为了赶上项目进度，他这几天一直马不停蹄地忙碌着。
To catch up with the project progress, he has been working non-stop these past few days.
12
A horse-drawn carriage.
在童话故事里，灰姑娘的南瓜变成了一辆美丽的马车。
In fairy tales, Cinderella's pumpkin transformed into a beautiful carriage.
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Purslane, an edible annual herb.
夏天，妈妈喜欢采摘新鲜的马齿苋，做成美味的凉拌菜。
In summer, Mom likes to pick fresh purslane and make delicious cold dishes.
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a large rectangular bag hung on a horse's back
他从马褡子里取出一块面包，分给同行的人。
He took a piece of bread from the saddlebag and shared it with his companions.
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A motor, a machine that converts energy into mechanical power.
这台机器的马达声音很大，需要检查一下。
The motor of this machine is very loud and needs to be checked.
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A careless and forgetful person.
他真是个马大哈，总是忘带钥匙。
He is such a careless and forgetful person; he always forgets his keys.
More words with 马
- ān鞍mǎ马Pommel horse
- bān斑mǎ马zebra
- fù驸mǎ马the emperor's son-in-law
- huàn换mǎ马to replace key personnel or leaders
- lè勒mǎ马Rein in the horse, Pull up the horse
- liè烈mǎ马A violent-tempered or unruly horse.
- liù遛mǎ马To walk a horse.
- mú母mǎ马mare
- nú驽mǎ马an inferior or slow horse; a nag
- pāi拍mǎ马to fawn; to flatter
- pǎo跑mǎ马horse riding, horse racing
- qí骑mǎ马To ride a horse.
- sài赛mǎ马horse racing
- shāo梢mǎ马katydid, bush cricket
- sī司mǎ马Marshal, Minister of War
- sì驷mǎ马a team of four horses
- xiǎng响mǎ马highwayman, bandit
- xùn驯mǎ马Horse training, Horse taming
- yì驿mǎ马Post-horse
- yuán辕mǎ马Shaft horse
Idioms with 马
- mǎ马dào到chéng成gōng功instant success
- mǎ马jì迹zhū蛛sī丝faint traces or subtle clues
- mǎ马lóng龙chē车shuǐ水bustling with people and traffic
- mǎ马ma马hū虎hū虎Careless and passable
- mǎ马qián前pō泼shuǐ水irreversible marital separation
- mǎ马shǒu首shì是zhān瞻follow someone's lead
- mǎ马shòu瘦máo毛cháng长impoverished and dispirited
- ān鞍mǎ马láo劳dùn顿worn out from a long journey
- ān鞍qián前mǎ马hòu后serve devotedly
- bái白mǎ马sù素chē车magnificent awe-inspiring natural phenomenon
- bǎo宝mǎ马xiāng香chē车luxurious equipage
- bīng兵huāng荒mǎ马luàn乱social chaos caused by war
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Open the tool →Questions about 马
What does 马 mean in Chinese?
马 (mǎ) means “A mammal with a mane” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 马?
马 is pronounced mǎ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 马 have?
马 has 3 strokes.
How do you write 马?
马 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 马. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 马?
The radical of 马 is 马, and 马 is a pictograph.
