Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 吗

吗

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Meaning

 question particle, morphine

Pronunciation

 mǎ, ma, má

Explanation

 Left: mouth 口, right: horse 马 (traditionally: 馬 with mane 三, four legs 灬 und tail ㄅ)

Mnemonic

A mouth (as big) as that of a horse is good for: questions.

Radicals

口 mouth, opening(This is a small square. If it is bigger: 囗, it is an enclosure.)
马 horse(simplified from 馬)
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Vocabulary

吗啡 mǎ fēi morphine
吗哪 mǎ nǎ manna (Israelite food)

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