斑马

斑馬

bānmǎ

noun #10,851

Measure Word

一匹斑马 pǐ

Meanings

1 zebra

Characters

spotted; striped

Examples

HSK 2

动物园里有很多斑马。

Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu hěnduō bānmǎ.

There are many zebras in the zoo.

HSK 7-9

斑马身上有黑白相间的条纹。

Bānmǎ shēnshàng yǒu hēibái xiāngjiàn de tiáowén.

Zebras have alternating black and white stripes.

Tips

memory

斑 (spotted/striped) + 马 (horse) = a striped horse, which is exactly what a zebra looks like.

Stroke Order

斑 bān

马 mǎ