马
马 (mǎ) · horse
马 (mǎ) means “horse”. It is made of 一 and has 3 strokes.
Break 马 into its parts
What 马 is made of
- 一 — horizontal stroke
Origin hint: Simplified form of 馬, a horse galloping to the left (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences with 马路
我家在马路旁边。Wǒ jiā zài mǎlù pángbiān.My home is next to the road.
马路上车很多。Mǎlù shàng chē hěn duō.There are lots of cars on the street.
Words with 马
Also built with 一
Quick facts
| Pinyin | mǎ |
|---|---|
| Meaning | horse |
| Strokes | 3 |
| Radical | 馬 (horse, #187) |
| Pattern | Top-right wrap |
Questions about 马
What does 马 mean?
马 (mǎ) means “horse”.
How many strokes does 马 have?
马 has 3 strokes.
What is the radical of 马?
The radical of 马 is 馬 (mǎ, “horse”), Kangxi radical number 187.
What parts make up 马?
马 is made of 一 (horizontal stroke).
Keep learning
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