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March 24, 2026
瞒(瞞)mán(man2)
The verb 瞒 (mán) means to conceal or keep someone in the dark, often implying deceit or dishonesty. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is hiding the truth or intentionally misleading another person. This word can carry a negative connotation, suggesting that the act of concealment is morally questionable.
Strokes15Radical目Frequency#3281DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of face (面子) is very important, and people may choose to 瞒 to avoid embarrassing someone or causing a loss of face. This highlights the cultural nuance of avoiding direct confrontation or harsh truths.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person with a big eye (the radical 目) trying to cover it with their hand, symbolizing the act of keeping secrets or hiding the truth. The sound 'mán' can be associated with 'manipulate,' as in manipulating the truth to deceive others.
Meanings of 瞒
mán(man2)
1to conceal from
2to keep (sb) in the dark
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About 瞒
瞒Simplified
瞞Traditional
15Strokes
目Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3281Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 瞒
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隐瞒 (yǐnmán) vs 瞒 (mán): use 隐瞒 when emphasizing the act of concealing the truth in a more formal or serious context, while 瞒 often implies a more casual or deceitful concealment.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person with a big eye (the radical 目) trying to cover it with their hand, symbolizing the act of keeping secrets or hiding the truth. The sound 'mán' can be associated with 'manipulate,' as in manipulating the truth to deceive others.
Usage Notes
Learners should be careful not to confuse 瞒 with similar verbs like 隐藏 (yǐncáng), which means 'to hide' without the deceitful implication. This word is generally used in informal contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal situations. Additionally, be aware of the tone; the second tone can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瞒 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other HSK words related to deception or hiding, such as 隐 (yǐn) and 假 (jiǎ). Focus on building vocabulary around themes of honesty and deceit to enhance understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of face (面子) is very important, and people may choose to 瞒 to avoid embarrassing someone or causing a loss of face. This highlights the cultural nuance of avoiding direct confrontation or harsh truths.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 瞒 in a positive context, such as saying '我瞒了他一个惊喜' (wǒ mán le tā yī gè jīngxǐ) which incorrectly implies deceit when it should express a surprise. Instead, use 隐藏 (yǐncáng) to convey hiding something positive.
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Grammar Patterns of 瞒
瞒 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
部里拼命想隐____整个事件。
The Ministry desperately tried to hush up the whole affair.
Example Sentences for 瞒 (9)
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1
部里拼命想隐瞒整个事件。
bù lǐ pīn mìng xiǎng yǐn mán zhěng gè shì jiàn。
The Ministry desperately tried to hush up the whole affair.
2
她隐瞒了自己怀孕的事，直到孩子出世。
tā yǐn mán le zì jǐ huái yùn de shì， ， zhí dào hái zǐ chū。
She concealed her pregnancy right up to the moment of birth.
They have been accused of secrecy and high-handedness in their dealings.
4
我设法对父母瞒下了此事。
wǒ shè fǎ duì fù mǔ mán xià le cǐ shì。
I managed to keep my parents in the dark about this.
5
你好像隐瞒了点什么。
nǐ hǎo xiàng yǐn mán le diǎn shí mó。
You seem to be holding something back.
6
她明白自己强作欢颜是瞒不了谁的.
tā míng bái zì jǐ qiáng zuò huān yán shì mán bù le shuí de.
She knew that her efforts to feign cheerfulness weren't convincing.
7
我对自己所做的事情并无隐瞒。
wǒ duì zì jǐ suǒ zuò de shì qíng bìng wú yǐn mán。
I was honest about what I was doing.
8
嘿, 不瞒您说,他五年前就进了鬼门关了. ”
hēi, , bù mán nín, shuō , tā wǔ nián qián jiù jìn le guǐ mén.”
Why, bless you he's in Sheol these five years! "
9
那个出纳员窜改帐目,企图隐瞒他盗用钱款的行径.
nà gè chū nà yuán cuàn gǎi zhàng mù, , qǐ tú yǐn mán tā dào yòng qián kuǎn de háng.
The cashier juggled the accounts to hide his theft.
Cultural Notes for 瞒
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of face (面子) is very important, and people may choose to 瞒 to avoid embarrassing someone or causing a loss of face. This highlights the cultural nuance of avoiding direct confrontation or harsh truths.
Word Family of 瞒
Words Containing This Character10
隐瞒yǐnmánto conceal隱瞞
瞒mánto conceal from瞞
瞒报to conceal or deceive in a report瞞報
瞒天过海to cross the sea by a trick (idiom)瞞天過海
欺瞒to fool欺瞞
瞒骗to deceive瞞騙
瞒上欺下to deceive one's superiors and bully one's subordinates (idiom)瞞上欺下
瞒哄to deceive瞞哄
瞒心昧己to blot out one's conscience瞞心昧己
瞒天大谎enormous lie瞞天大謊
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瞒
You might hear expressions like 瞒着我 (mán zhe wǒ) meaning 'keeping this from me'.
No, 瞒 is generally used in informal spoken Chinese and may not be suitable for formal writing.
You can say '他瞒着我这个秘密' (tā mán zhe wǒ zhège mìmì), which means 'He kept this secret from me'.
