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码 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
码 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
码 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
码 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
码 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
码 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
码 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
码 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

码 Stroke Order — How to Write 码

Stroke Order

码 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.

码 Radical and Character Components

Components:石马

码 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (stone) carries the meaning, while 马 indicates the sound.

Radical: 石 + 3 more strokes

码 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • mǎ

Meanings of 码 in Chinese

1

mǎ码

A symbol representing a number; code.
请记住这个电话号码。
Please remember this phone number.
A tool or item used for calculating quantity or weight, such as counting chips (筹码) or measurement weights (砝码).
实验室里，我们用不同的砝码测量物体的重量。
In the laboratory, we use different weights to measure the mass of objects.
Refers to a distinct matter or type of matter, often used to emphasize a clear distinction between two things or situations.
工作和生活是两码事，不能混为一谈。
Work and life are two different matters and should not be confused.
A unit of length, equivalent to 0.9144 meters.
这块布料有三码长。
This fabric is three yards long.
To stack or pile up objects in an orderly fashion.
请把这些箱子码放整齐
Please stack these boxes neatly.
An ancient variant of '玛' (mǎ), referring to agate.
这块码碯原石颜色深邃，质地温润。
This raw agate stone has a deep color and a warm texture.

Common Words and Phrases with 码

1
mǎ码chǐ尺
A yardstick is a straight ruler, typically three feet long, often marked with feet, inches, and their subdivisions.
她用码尺测量了布料的长度，确保裁剪精确无误
She used the yardstick to measure the length of the fabric, ensuring precise cutting.
2
mǎ码duǒ垛
To stack items neatly; to arrange items into a stack.
工人正在仓库里熟练地码垛货物，以便叉车运输。
The workers are skillfully palletizing the goods in the warehouse for forklift transportation.
3
mǎ码tóu头
A structure built on the shore where ships can dock; a wharf or pier.
工人们正在码头搬运货物。
Workers are moving goods at the dock.
4
mǎ码zì字
codon, counting numbers, chips for cash, or size
我今晚需要码字到很晚，才能完成我的小说章节。
I need to type a lot tonight to finish my novel chapter.
5
mǎ码zǐ子
mǎzi (码子) is a term with several meanings: it can refer to numerals or codes, chips used as counters, or price/cost.
他把一堆码子推到桌子中间，准备开始下一轮游戏。
He pushed a pile of chips to the center of the table, ready to start the next round of the game.

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Questions about 码

What does 码 mean in Chinese?

码 (mǎ) means “A symbol representing a number” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 码?

码 is pronounced mǎ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 码 have?

码 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 码?

码 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 码?

The radical of 码 is 石, and 码 is a phono-semantic compound.