COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 玛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (jade) suggests the meaning, while 马 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 玛 (mǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
agate; cornelian
mǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǎ
玛
agate; cornelian
Common words
mǎ
玛
agate; cornelian
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 玛
Say “mǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 玛
Common words and phrases
mǎ
agate; cornelian
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“玛”。
Zhège zì shì “mǎ”.
This character is “玛”.
我正在学习“玛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǎ” zì.
I am learning the character “玛”.
请写一遍“玛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǎ”.
Please write “玛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 玛?
玛 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 玛 (mǎ) mean?
玛 (mǎ) means agate; cornelian.
What is the radical of 玛?
The radical of 玛 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.