Chinese Character: 忙
1. Character Basics
Radical: 忄 (xīn) - Heart/feeling radical
Stroke Count: 6 strokes
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Máng (Second tone)
3. Meaning
Basic Meaning: Busy; occupied; bustling; hurried; engaged; active
4. Common Words
- 忙碌 (máng lù) - Busy; bustling; occupied
- 急忙 (jí máng) - Hurriedly; in a hurry
- 繁忙 (fán máng) - Busy; heavily occupied
- 慌忙 (huāng máng) - Frantically; in a flurry
- 不忙 (bù máng) - Not busy; unhurried
5. Grammar & Usage
"忙" is most commonly used as an adjective to describe someone who is occupied with tasks or activities. It can be used in phrases like "很忙" (very busy) or "不忙" (not busy). It can also be used as a verb when combined with other characters, as in "忙着做某事" (be busy doing something).
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, being busy is often seen as a sign of productivity and importance. Phrases like "忙碌的生活" (busy life) are commonly used to describe modern urban living. However, there is also a traditional value placed on finding balance and not being too busy to appreciate life.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 他每天都很忙，没有时间休息。
Pinyin: Tā měi tiān dōu hěn máng, méi yǒu shí jiān xiū xi.
English: He is busy every day and has no time to rest.
8. Memory Tips
The left side of "忙" is the heart radical "忄" (xīn), and the right side is "亡" (wáng). You can remember it as "a heart that is dying (亡) from being too busy" to help recall the meaning of busyness or hurry.