马 (mǎ) - Horse & a surname

马Tone 3

mǎ ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 马

伦妙

马 · mǎ

Horse;

a surname;

used metaphorically for speed, strength, or large size.

Horsea surnameused metaphorically for speed, strength, or large size.

Usage highlights

HorseTo ride a horseHorsepowerRacehorseSeahorseTrojan horse

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 牛— ox (slower animal)
  • 驴— donkey (less prestigious equine)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I saw a horse (马) at the farm.
  • He rides a horse (骑马) every weekend.
  • Chess piece: knight (马) in Chinese chess.
  • The horsepower (马力) of this engine is impressive.

Collocations

  • Horse(马)
  • To ride a horse(骑马)
  • Horsepower(马力)
  • Racehorse(赛马)
  • Seahorse(海马)
  • Trojan horse(木马)

Idioms

  • A horse's success depends on its strength(马到成功)
  • Looking at a horse from behind(走马观花)
  • Pointing at a deer and calling it a horse(指鹿为马)
  • A single hand cannot clap(单枪匹马)
  • An old horse knows the way(老马识途)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Horses were crucial for transportation, warfare, and agriculture in ancient China.
  • The horse is the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizing speed, perseverance, and success.
  • Historically, horses were prized assets and status symbols among nobility and warriors.

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