下马 下馬 xià mǎ ㄒㄧㄚˋ ㄇㄚˇ haa6 maa5

  • to dismount from a horse
  • (fig.) to abandon (a project)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 下 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 要 ( yào jiu3 ) 怎么 怎麼 ( zěn me zam2 mo1 ) 才能 ( cái néng coi4 nang4 ) 把 ( bǎ baa2 ) 他 ( tā taa1 ) 拉 ( lā laai1 ) 下马 下馬 ( xià mǎ haa6 maa5 )?

    What will it take to bring him down?

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