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唛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
唛màimarkx, 10 strokes, radical 口, rank #86789, Very Hard
唛màimark (loanword)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 口, rank #86789, Very Hard
唛màialso pr. [ma4]unknown, 10 strokes, radical 口, rank #86789, Very Hard
唛màmarkx, 10 strokes, radical 口, rank #86789, Very Hard
唛màmark (loanword)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 口, rank #86789, Very Hard
唛màalso pr. [ma4]unknown, 10 strokes, radical 口, rank #86789, Very Hard
mà(ma4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1mark
  2. 2mark (loanword)
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March 24, 2026

唛(嘜)mà(ma4)

The character 唛 (mà) refers to a mark or label, often used in contexts related to trade and shipping, where items are marked for identification. It can also represent a loanword from English, indicating the concept of a brand or trademark. In some pronunciations, it may be pronounced as [ma4], which can change its meaning in different contexts.

Strokes10Radical口Frequency#86789DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese commerce, labeling and branding play a critical role in product identification and consumer trust. The use of 唛 in trade reflects the significance of clear branding and the importance of marks in ensuring quality and authenticity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large shipping crate with a bold label ('mà') on it that marks what’s inside. The crate represents trade and shipping, while the label signifies identification. The character itself can be visualized with the 'mouth' radical (口) at the bottom, suggesting that this mark is something you can 'speak' about or identify.

Meanings of 唛

mà(ma4)
primary
1mark
2mark (loanword)
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About 唛

唛Simplified
嘜Traditional
10Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 唛

Usage Notes

This character is typically used in more formal or technical contexts, such as shipping and logistics. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters; make sure to pronounce it correctly as [mà] and not confuse it with [ma4]. It often appears in collocations related to labeling and branding.

HSK Study Tips

While 唛 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of shipping and marketing terminology, which may appear in HSK readings. Focus on recognizing it in context, especially in sentences related to commerce or trade.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 唛 with similar characters like 玛 (mǎ), which means 'jade'. Ensure you focus on the correct pronunciation and context: 唛 is used for marks and labels, not gemstones.

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Etymology of 唛

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)麦
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Case file: 唛

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half麦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 唛?

Decomposition of 唛

IDS Structure⿰口麦
唛Full Character
=
口kou3
left
麦Mai4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 唛?

How to say mark in Chinese

“mark” in Chinese is唛mài

The character 唛 (mà) refers to a mark or label, often used in contexts related to trade and shipping, where items are marked for identification. It can also represent a loanword from English, indicating the concept of a brand or trademark. In some pronunciations, it may be pronounced as [ma4], which can change its meaning in different contexts.

When to use 唛

This character is typically used in more formal or technical contexts, such as shipping and logistics. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters; make sure to pronounce it correctly as [mà] and not confuse it with [ma4]. It often appears in collocations related to labeling and branding.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 唛 with similar characters like 玛 (mǎ), which means 'jade'. Ensure you focus on the correct pronunciation and context: 唛 is used for marks and labels, not gemstones.

Write 唛

唛

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Cultural Notes for 唛

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, the concept of branding may be more associated with marketing strategies, while in Chinese commerce, the physical act of marking goods is equally emphasized.

Word Family of 唛

Words Containing This Character1
唛màmark (loanword)嘜
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Compound Meaning

What does 唛 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 唛

It is pronounced as [mà] in Mandarin.

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