Chinese Character: 骂
1. Character Basics
Radical: 马 (mǎ) - Horse radical
Stroke Count: 9 strokes
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Mà (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning
Basic Meaning: To scold; to curse; to abuse verbally
4. Common Words
- 骂人 (mà rén) - To scold someone
- 辱骂 (rǔ mà) - To insult; to revile
- 骂街 (mà jiē) - To shout abuse in public
- 咒骂 (zhòu mà) - To curse; to swear at
5. Grammar & Usage
The verb "骂" is commonly used with an object (the person being scolded). It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is generally considered impolite in formal situations.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, public scolding or verbal abuse is generally frowned upon and considered impolite. There is an emphasis on maintaining harmony in social interactions, so using harsh language is often discouraged.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 他因为迟到被老师骂了。
Pinyin: Tā yīn wèi chí dào bèi lǎo shī mà le.
English: He was scolded by the teacher for being late.
8. Memory Tips
The character "骂" consists of the "马" (horse) radical and "吅" part, which represents two mouths. You can remember it as "a horse with two mouths" making noise, symbolizing verbal scolding or shouting.