COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 马 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 杩 (mà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
headboard
màTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
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杩
headboard
Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 杩
Say “mà” 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 杩
Common words and phrases
mà
headboard
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“杩”。
Zhège zì shì “mà”.
This character is “杩”.
我正在学习“杩”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mà” zì.
I am learning the character “杩”.
请写一遍“杩”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mà”.
Please write “杩” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杩?
杩 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 杩 (mà) mean?
杩 (mà) means headboard.
What is the radical of 杩?
The radical of 杩 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.