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人马

人馬
rénmǎ
noun #9,868

Meanings

  1. 1 troops; forces; men and horses
  2. 2 personnel; people (in a group or team)

Examples

他带了一批人马过来。
Tā dài le yī pī rénmǎ guòlái.
He brought a group of people over.
公司派了精干的人马。
Gōngsī pài le jīnggàn de rénmǎ.
The company sent capable personnel.
他的人马已经到齐了。
Tā de rénmǎ yǐjīng dào qí le.
His people have all arrived.

Tips

history
Originally meant soldiers and their horses — the core of ancient Chinese armies. Now used figuratively for any team or crew someone commands.

In Pop Culture

人马座 Rénmǎ zuò
Sagittarius
the zodiac constellation, literally 「centaur seat」

Stroke Order

人 rén
马 mǎ