surname Ma

HSK 3

漢字分解

Overview

The character (mǎ) primarily means "horse," a common animal in Chinese culture and history. It is also a common Chinese surname.

Usage in Daily Life

When used as a noun, refers to the animal horse, often seen in contexts related to farming, transportation, or traditional symbolism. As a surname, it appears in personal names and formal introductions.

Common Collocations

  • (yī pǐ mǎ): one horse, used when counting horses.
  • 先生 (Mǎ xiānsheng): Mr. Ma, a polite way to address someone with the surname Ma.
  • (sàimǎ): horse racing, a popular sport.

Notes

The character is simplified; the traditional form is 馬. When used as a surname, it is capitalized in English contexts. Avoid confusing with similar-sounding words like "" (a question particle).

例文

他家里养了一匹马。

Tā jiālǐ yǎng le yī pǐ mǎ.

His family raises a horse.

马是中国传统文化中的重要动物。

Mǎ shì Zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà zhōng de zhòngyào dòngwù.

The horse is an important animal in traditional Chinese culture.

马先生是我们公司的经理。

Mǎ xiānsheng shì wǒmen gōngsī de jīnglǐ.

Mr. Ma is the manager of our company.