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骂
Old HSK 5

骂 (mà) · to scold

9 strokesTop–bottom

骂 (mà) means “to scold”. It is made of 口 + 口 + 马 and has 9 strokes, and is an old HSK 5 word (HSK 2.0).

Break 骂 into its parts

What 骂 is made of

骂 stroke order

骂 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
骂 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences

他因为迟到被老板骂了。Tā yīnwèi chídào bèi lǎobǎn mà le.He was scolded by the boss for being late.
不管多生气,都不要骂人。Bùguǎn duō shēngqì, dōu bù yào mà rén.However angry you are, don't swear at people.

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Quick facts

Pinyinmà
Meaningto scold; to curse
Strokes9
PatternTop–bottom
HSKOld HSK 5

Questions about 骂

What does 骂 mean?

骂 (mà) means “to scold; to curse”.

How many strokes does 骂 have?

骂 has 9 strokes.

What parts make up 骂?

骂 is made of 口 (mouth) and 口 (mouth) and 马 (horse).

Which HSK level is 骂?

骂 is in Old HSK 5.

Learn 骂 with its group

It is part of Old HSK 5 · Group 63: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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