Made of 2 radicalsSound

吗

ma

(question particle)

Frequency
#453Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

口mouthMeaning马mǎhorseSound吗(question particle)

马 mǎ gives the sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Sound family of 马

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 1

  • 吗ma(question particle)HSK 1 Estimated

Sentences 7

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