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㒼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
mánaverage; equivalentx, 11 strokes, radical 巾, Very Hard
mán(man2) T2
  1. 1average; equivalent
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March 24, 2026
mán(man2)

The character 㒼 (mán) conveys the idea of something being average or equivalent in value or quality. It is often used in contexts where comparison or assessment is made, highlighting an equal standard or median level among various items or situations.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 'average' often relates to societal expectations and norms, reflecting a preference for harmony and balance rather than extremes. This is evident in discussions around academic performance and social behavior.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scale balancing two items perfectly to represent 'average'. The character 㒼 has a top that looks like a balanced beam, and the bottom resembles the ground, suggesting stability and equality, helping you remember its meaning of being average.

Meanings of 㒼

mán(man2)
1average; equivalent
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About 㒼

Simplified
11Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 㒼

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a scale balancing two items perfectly to represent 'average'. The character 㒼 has a top that looks like a balanced beam, and the bottom resembles the ground, suggesting stability and equality, helping you remember its meaning of being average.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 㒼 with similar characters that denote specific quantities or qualities. It is more formal, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '平均值' (píngjūn zhí - average value) for mathematical contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 㒼 is not in the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can deepen your grasp of related words like '平均' (píngjūn - average). Focus on recognizing how it functions in comparison and quantification, which are common themes in HSK levels.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 'average' often relates to societal expectations and norms, reflecting a preference for harmony and balance rather than extremes. This is evident in discussions around academic performance and social behavior.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 㒼 with similar-sounding characters like '满' (mǎn - full), leading to incorrect meanings in sentences. For example, saying '他的成绩满的' instead of '他的成绩是㒼的' can lead to confusion.

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Pronunciation of 㒼

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Etymology of 㒼

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Origin unclear. The top part may depict a cap or seal, and 兩 is possibly a phonetic component.

Memory Hint

To weights 入 balanced on a scale 巾

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 㒼?

Decomposition of 㒼

IDS Structure⿱廿⿻巾⿰入入
Full Character
=
廿nian4
top
jin1
outer
ru4
left
ru4
right
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Identify the Components

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Cultural Notes for 㒼

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 'average' often relates to societal expectations and norms, reflecting a preference for harmony and balance rather than extremes. This is evident in discussions around academic performance and social behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions about 㒼

You might say '他的成绩是班上最㒼的' (tā de chéngjī shì bān shàng zuì mán de) meaning 'His grades are the most average in the class.'