Learn a Chinese Character - 码 (Mǎ - Code; yard; number; sign; yardstick; measurement; code of numbers)

1. Character Basics

Radical: 石 (shí) - Stone radical

Stroke Count: 8 strokes

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Mǎ (Third tone)

3. Meaning

Basic Meaning: Code; yard; number; sign; yardstick; measurement; code of numbers

4. Common Words

• 密码 (mì mǎ) - Password; code
• 号码 (hào mǎ) - Number; code
• 码头 (mǎ tóu) - Dock; wharf
• 条形码 (tiáo xíng mǎ) - Barcode

5. Grammar & Usage

The character "码" is often used as a noun to refer to codes, numbers, or measurements. It can also be used as a measure word for certain things, such as "一码事" (yī mǎ shì) meaning "one thing".

6. Cultural Background

In modern China, the character "码" is widely used in various technological contexts, such as barcodes, QR codes, and digital passwords. It plays an important role in information management and security.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

The character "码" consists of the "石" (stone) radical on the left and "马" (horse) on the right. You can remember it as "a stone with a horse mark" - like a stone tablet with coded information or a yardstick used for measurement.