Meanings of 漫画
By ear
Play it, then pick what 漫画 means.
About 漫画
Podcast: 漫画
Podcast: 漫画
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 漫画
漫画 (mànhuà) vs 插画 (chāhuà) — use 漫画 for comic-style storytelling, while 插画 refers to illustrations that may not tell a story.
Be careful not to confuse 漫画 with similar words like 画 (huà), which means 'drawing'. This term is generally informal, and you often hear it in contexts discussing entertainment like anime or comics. A common collocation is '看漫画' (kàn mànhuà), meaning 'to read comics'.
As an HSK 6 word, 漫画 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to art and entertainment. Focus on understanding its usage in cultural contexts, especially in discussions about Japanese pop culture and storytelling techniques.
Learners often confuse 漫画 with 漫步 (mànbù), which means 'to stroll'. For example, saying '我喜欢漫步' (Wǒ xǐhuān mànbù) instead of '我喜欢漫画' (Wǒ xǐhuān mànhuà) would be incorrect in the context of discussing comics.
Pronunciation of 漫画
Drill the tone of 漫画 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 漫画 to You
Let me explain 漫画 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 漫画 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 漫画?
Learning Lab
Knowing 漫画 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say caricature in Chinese
“caricature” in Chinese is漫画
漫画 (mànhuà) refers to a form of visual art that combines illustrations and text to tell a story, commonly found in comics and cartoons. It is particularly associated with Japanese manga, which has gained immense popularity worldwide. The term can also imply caricatures, which humorously exaggerate physical features for artistic effect.
When to use 漫画
Be careful not to confuse 漫画 with similar words like 画 (huà), which means 'drawing'. This term is generally informal, and you often hear it in contexts discussing entertainment like anime or comics. A common collocation is '看漫画' (kàn mànhuà), meaning 'to read comics'.
漫画 or something close to it
漫画 (mànhuà) vs 插画 (chāhuà) — use 漫画 for comic-style storytelling, while 插画 refers to illustrations that may not tell a story.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 漫画 with 漫步 (mànbù), which means 'to stroll'. For example, saying '我喜欢漫步' (Wǒ xǐhuān mànbù) instead of '我喜欢漫画' (Wǒ xǐhuān mànhuà) would be incorrect in the context of discussing comics.
Write 漫画
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 漫画 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 漫画
漫画 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.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
我看见那孩子在看一本科幻连环____杂志.
I saw the child reading a science fiction comic.
Example Sentences for 漫画 (8)
Ask Jason
Have a question about 漫画?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Cultural Notes for 漫画
While comic books in the West often focus on superheroes, Chinese 漫画 and Japanese manga explore a wider range of genres and themes, appealing to diverse age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions about 漫画
漫画 refers specifically to comics, while 动漫 (dòngmàn) encompasses both animated films and series, often based on manga.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 漫画?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.