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March 24, 2026
曼màn(man4)
The character 曼 (màn) conveys the idea of something that is long, extended, or vast. It is often used in poetic contexts to describe beauty, elegance, or grandeur, making it a popular choice in literature and art to evoke a sense of grace or beauty.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese poetry, 曼 is often used to describe the beauty of landscapes or women, reflecting the cultural value placed on elegance and grace. Its use in art and literature highlights the appreciation for beauty in Chinese aesthetics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a graceful, long ribbon flowing gently in the wind. The character 曼 has the radical '毛' (máo) at the top, resembling the flowing movement of the ribbon, while the bottom part '曼' suggests length and beauty, helping you remember its pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 曼
màn(man4)
1long, extended, vast; beautiful
2handsome
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AI Study Notes for 曼
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悠 (yōu) — use 曼 (màn) for elegance and beauty, while 悠 (yōu) emphasizes a sense of leisure or slowness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a graceful, long ribbon flowing gently in the wind. The character 曼 has the radical '毛' (máo) at the top, resembling the flowing movement of the ribbon, while the bottom part '曼' suggests length and beauty, helping you remember its pronunciation and meaning.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; 曼 is pronounced with a fourth tone. It often appears in compound words, such as 曼妙 (màn miào, meaning graceful) or 曼延 (màn yán, meaning prolonged). Avoid using it in overly casual contexts as it carries a more elegant or literary feel.
HSK Study Tips
While 曼 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with words like 美 (měi, beautiful) and 长 (zhǎng, long). Focus on recognizing its use in poetry or descriptive language to enhance your vocabulary in artistic contexts.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese poetry, 曼 is often used to describe the beauty of landscapes or women, reflecting the cultural value placed on elegance and grace. Its use in art and literature highlights the appreciation for beauty in Chinese aesthetics.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 曼 with other characters that have similar meanings, like 长 (zhǎng). For example, saying '她很长' (tā hěn cháng, meaning 'she is very long') instead of '她很曼' (tā hěn màn) to convey beauty is incorrect; use 曼 to emphasize elegance.
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Grammar Patterns of 曼
曼 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我和诺特____讨论了这个想法的可行性。
Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea.
Example Sentences for 曼 (10)
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我和诺特曼讨论了这个想法的可行性。
wǒ hé nuò tè màn tǎo lùn le zhè gè xiǎng fǎ de kě háng xìng。
Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea.
2
奥尔特曼制造的一些紧张氛围开始缓解。
ào ěr tè màn zhì zào de yī xiē jǐn zhāng fēn wéi kāi shǐ huǎn jiě。
Some of the tension Altman builds up starts to sag.
3
科尔曼坚称他是无辜的。
kē ěr màn jiān chēng tā shì wú gū de。
Coleman has never wavered in his claim that he is innocent.
4
球直接落到了克林斯曼的脚上。
qiú zhí jiē luò dào le kè lín sī màn de jiǎo shàng。
The ball fell straight to the feet of Klinsmann.
5
诺曼征服之后，这片森林成为了皇家狩猎区。
nuò màn zhēng fú zhī hòu， ， zhè piàn sēn lín chéng wéi le huáng jiā shòu liè。
After the Norman Conquest the forest became a royal hunting preserve.
6
她引用了罗曼·加里的一本书中的名句。
tā yǐn yòng le luó màn· · jiā lǐ de yī běn shū zhōng de míng。
She quoted a great line from a book by Romain Gary.
7
小时候，他是曼联队的球迷。
xiǎo shí hòu， ， tā shì màn lián duì de qiú。
As a boy he was a Manchester United fan.
8
他称曼德拉先生为鼓舞了数百万民众的英雄。
tā chēng màn dé lā xiān shēng wéi gǔ wǔ le shù bǎi wàn mín zhòng de yīng xióng。
He called Mr Mandela a hero who had inspired millions.
9
曼德拉先生在华盛顿受到热情的款待。
màn dé lā xiān shēng zài huá shèng dùn shòu dào rè qíng de kuǎn dài。
Mr Mandela was given a tumultuous reception in Washington.
10
阿曼达耍手段在市政部门给罗宾找了份差事。
ā màn dá shuǎ shǒu duàn zài shì zhèng bù mén gěi luó bīn zhǎo le fèn chà shì。
Amanda had wangled a job for Robyn with the council.
Cultural Notes for 曼
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese poetry, 曼 is often used to describe the beauty of landscapes or women, reflecting the cultural value placed on elegance and grace. Its use in art and literature highlights the appreciation for beauty in Chinese aesthetics.
Word Family of 曼
Words Containing This Character18
曼mànlarge
曼哈顿Manhattan island曼哈頓
曼谷Bangkok, capital of Thailand
阿曼Oman
张曼玉Maggie Cheung (1964-), Hong Kong actress張曼玉
曼德拉Nelson Mandela (1918-2013), South African ANC politician, president of South Africa 1994-1999
曼彻斯特Manchester曼徹斯特
安曼Amman, capital of Jordan
罗曼史love affair羅曼史
曼波mambo (dance) (loanword)
雷曼Lehman or Leymann (name)
诺曼底Normandy, France諾曼底
日耳曼Germanic
土库曼斯坦Turkmenistan土庫曼斯坦
霍夫曼Hofmann or Hoffman (name)
开曼群岛Cayman Islands開曼群島
奥特曼Ultraman, Japanese science fiction superhero奧特曼
惠特曼Whitman (surname)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 曼
In poetry, 曼 often describes beauty and elegance, conveying a sense of gracefulness and vastness.
Yes, 曼 can describe people, particularly in terms of their beauty or grace, often in a literary or artistic context.
No, 曼 is more frequently found in literature or artistic expressions rather than in everyday speech.
