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吗
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Stroke order — 6 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 吗
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 吗 | má | (coll.) what? |
| 干吗 | gàn má | see 干嘛 |
| 你好吗 | nǐ hǎo ma | how are you |
| 好吗 | hǎo ma | how about |
FAQ
How many strokes does 吗 have?
吗 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 吗?
The pinyin for 吗 is ma. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄇㄚ˙.
What does 吗 mean in Chinese?
吗 means: (coll.) what?. It appears in common words such as 吗、干吗、你好吗.
What is the traditional form of 吗?
The traditional form of 吗 is 嗎.