Chinese Character: 漫
1. Character Basics
Radical: 氵 (shuǐ) - Water radical
Stroke Count: 14 strokes
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Màn (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning
Basic Meaning: To overflow; to spread; to inundate; boundless; unrestrained; casual; diffuse
4. Common Words
- 漫长 (màn cháng) - Long; endless
- 漫步 (màn bù) - To stroll; to walk leisurely
- 漫画 (màn huà) - Comic strip; cartoon
- 浪漫 (làng màn) - Romantic
- 漫游 (màn yóu) - To roam; to wander; to travel casually
5. Grammar & Usage
"漫" can be used as a verb meaning "to overflow" or "to spread". It can also function as an adjective describing something that is boundless or unrestrained. Additionally, it is often used in compound words to convey a sense of casualness or lack of restriction.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese literature and poetry, "漫" is often used to describe vast, boundless landscapes or feelings. Phrases like "漫山遍野" (màn shān biàn yě) meaning "all over the mountains and plains" reflect the use of "漫" to describe something that covers a large area.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 我们在公园里漫步，享受阳光。
Pinyin: Wǒ men zài gōng yuán lǐ màn bù, xiǎng shòu yáng guāng.
English: We strolled in the park, enjoying the sunshine.
8. Memory Tips
The left side of "漫" is the water radical "氵" (shuǐ), and the right side is "曼" (màn). You can remember it as "water that spreads out" or "water that overflows" to represent the meaning of something that is boundless or unrestrained.