马 (mǎ) — how to say "horse" in Chinese

Measure word: 匹 pǐ

Horse

Radicals / Keys

Horse

#187 · · 3 strokes

Examples

他骑着一匹在草地上慢慢地走。

He rode a horse slowly across the grassland.

草原上有很多

There are many horses on the grassland.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 马 (mǎ) — horse

[ma-] Mario is exploring a magical meadow when he discovers the giant letter 马 transforming into a majestic horse 🐴. The horse starts galloping and leaps into the air, tracing a horizontal line [一] as it soars, leaving Mario cheering in awe at this spectacle.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "horse" in Chinese?

"horse" in Chinese is 马 (mǎ).

What does 马 mean in English?

马 (mǎ) means "Horse".

How is 马 pronounced?

It is pronounced mǎ (written as ma). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "horse" in Chinese characters?

It is written 马.

What HSK level is 马?

马 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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