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马

mǎ

Description

马是一种很大的动物,它跑得很快,人可以骑马。

"马" is a large animal that runs fast and can be ridden by people.

马也是一个常见的姓,很多人姓马。

"马" is also a common surname; many people have the surname 马.

Meanings

马mǎ

horse (the animal)

他喜欢骑马。

He likes horseback riding.

马Mǎ

Ma (a common Chinese surname)

我的老师姓马。

My teacher's surname is Ma.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    马 is a pictograph; the traditional form 馬 shows a horse's mane and legs.

  • Nuance

    马上 (mǎshàng, 'right away') literally means 'on a horse' but is a common time adverb.

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