COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 码 is built
Traditional etymology note: 石 (stone) suggests the meaning, while 马 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 码 (mǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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mǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǎ
码
weight
Common words
hào mǎ
号码
number
mì mǎ
密码
cipher; secret code; password; PIN
sǎo mǎ
扫码
to scan a QR code or barcode
mǎ tóu
码头
dock; pier; wharf
chóu mǎ
筹码
bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token
qǐ mǎ
起码
at the minimum; at the very least
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
码
码
码
码
码
码
码
码
LEARNING TIP
Remember 码
Say “mǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 码
Common words and phrases
hào mǎ
number
mì mǎ
cipher; secret code; password; PIN
sǎo mǎ
to scan a QR code or barcode
mǎ tóu
dock; pier; wharf
chóu mǎ
bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token
qǐ mǎ
at the minimum; at the very least
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“码”。
Zhège zì shì “mǎ”.
This character is “码”.
我正在学习“码”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǎ” zì.
I am learning the character “码”.
请写一遍“码”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǎ”.
Please write “码” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 码?
码 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 码 (mǎ) mean?
码 (mǎ) means weight.
What is the radical of 码?
The radical of 码 is 石, associated with Not yet classified.