Chinese Character: 马
1. Character Basics
Radical: 马 (mǎ) - Horse radical (itself is a radical)
Stroke Count: 3 strokes
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Mǎ (Third tone)
3. Meaning
Basic Meaning: Horse; equine; cavalry
4. Common Words
- 马车 (mǎ chē) - Horse-drawn carriage
- 骑马 (qí mǎ) - To ride a horse
- 马路 (mǎ lù) - Road; street
- 马上 (mǎ shàng) - Immediately; right away
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "马" is primarily used as a noun to refer to horses. It is also used in many idioms and expressions, and can be combined with other characters to form various compound words.
6. Cultural Background
Horses have played a very important role in Chinese history, particularly in transportation, agriculture, and warfare. The horse is also one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, representing strength and vitality.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 他喜欢骑马。
Pinyin: Tā xǐ huan qí mǎ.
English: He likes to ride horses.
8. Memory Tips
The character "马" is a simple character with only 3 strokes. It resembles the shape of a horse with its head, body, and tail. You can think of the first stroke as the horse's head, the second as its body, and the third as its tail.