马
mǎ
Horse
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Third tone — dips down then up. 马 is a horse!
How to say “horse” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for horse is 马, written in pinyin as mǎ. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
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