COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 馬
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A horse galloping to the left
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How to Write 馬 (mǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
horse; surname
mǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mǎ
馬
horse; surname
Common words
mǎ
馬
horse; surname
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 馬
Say “mǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 馬
Common words and phrases
mǎ
horse; surname
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“馬”。
Zhège zì shì “mǎ”.
This character is “馬”.
我正在学习“馬”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mǎ” zì.
I am learning the character “馬”.
请写一遍“馬”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mǎ”.
Please write “馬” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 馬?
馬 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 馬 (mǎ) mean?
馬 (mǎ) means horse; surname.
What is the radical of 馬?
The radical of 馬 is 馬, associated with Not yet classified.