How to write 馬

馬 mǎ 〈名〉 【本义】: 家畜名 【造字法】: 象形。早期金文字形，象馬眼、馬鬃、馬尾之形。“馬”是漢字的一個部首。 1. A large herbivorous mammal (horse). It has been domesticated by humans since prehistoric times, used as pack animals, draft animals, and for riding. Its distinguishing features compared to other existing equine animals include long tail and mane hair, a callosity beneath the hock of the hind leg, as well as several non-fixed characteristics (such as larger body size, larger hooves, slightly curved neck, smaller head, and shorter ears). 2. An ancient character for "码" (code). Used in ancient times as a counting chip. Also used in modern times for counting. 3. A surname. 馬 mǎ 〈動〉 1. [Colloquial] To make one's face long in anger like a horse face (draw face). 2. To ride a horse (take horse; control a horse). 馬 mǎ 〈形〉 Big (【英】: big). 例: 如:馬道 (big road); 馬包 (large bag with an opening in the middle for stuffing things); 馬船 (large official boat); 馬溜子船 (large boat that sails faster). The definitions clearly convey the meanings of the character "馬" in Chinese, including its uses as a noun, verb, and adjective.