马 mǎ

HSK 3 Writing L3

An ancient pictograph of a horse with flowing mane and galloping legs.

A horse, the knight piece in Chinese chess, or a common surname. Four strokes sketch a running horse: the top line is the mane, the curve the arched back, and the hook the flicking tail.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 单用马字 使用常见词组组词(如双音节词)

    In spoken Chinese, single characters like 马 usually pair into compound words rather than standing alone.

What is the core visual insight behind 马 (mǎ)?

Flowing mane, curved back, and galloping legs of a running horse.

Understanding the internal components of 马 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.

Appears in Stories 3 stories

《三号病房的苹果》 The Apple in Ward Three
HSK 1 ~3 min read 191 chars
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Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.

  • 马家友 生病了,在医院的三号房间住。

  • 马家友 觉得是医院给的。

  • 马家友 病好了,要去谢谢谢医生。

  • 谢医生对 马家友 说:“苹果不是医院给的。

  • 马家友 去二号房间找老先生。

  • 马家友 吃了手里的苹果,觉得这个苹果真好吃!

《女朋友的苹果手机》 The Girlfriend's Apple Phone
HSK 3 ~3 min read 314 chars
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This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.

  • 打一次要一百多,现在我只在 马路 上慢跑了。

《火车没有火》 The Train Without Fire
HSK 1 ~1 min read 49 chars
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Before you read, think about names: a train is called 'fire vehicle' in Chinese, but there's no fire! This simple rhyme will help you laugh while reviewing everyday words.

  • 马路 没有 马 。

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