Definitions
(noun)
horse
(noun)
chess knight (Chinese or Western chess)
Etymology
Simplified form of 馬. Pictograph of a horse.
About
The character "马" originated as a pictograph of a horse, with its traditional form "馬" structured through strokes that schematically depict the animal's head, flowing mane, body, and legs. This pictographic basis was systematically simplified over centuries into the current form "马", which retains a recognizable outline with reduced strokes. While its primary semantic value has consistently referred to the equine animal, the character has developed extended uses in linguistic compounds, often implying speed, size, or serving in nominal roles such as a common surname.
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妈妈骑马。
那匹马跑得很快。
哥哥买了一匹小马。
码头停着很多轮船。
我马上就去帮助你。
马拉松比赛需要耐力。
马克思的理论很深刻。
马来西亚的气候很炎热。