HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
马 — horse
- Reading
- mǎ
- Meaning
- horse
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
马 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is mǎ and it means horse. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
马 appears in everyday chinese words such as 马 (horse), 马上 (immediately, at once) and 马路 (road, street).
Chinese words containing 马
Frequently asked questions
What does 马 mean in Chinese?
马 means horse in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 马 read?
马 is read mǎ. Reading it inside real words — 马 and 马上 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 马 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 马 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 马 in a word?
A common word containing 马 is 马 (mǎ) — "horse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 马 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 马 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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