曼 (màn) — (bound form) graceful, elegant; (bound form) to extend, to prolong
Definition
A literary bound form seen in words like 曼妙 ('graceful') and 曼延 ('to stretch out'). It carries an elegant, flowing tone — not used as a standalone word in modern speech.
bound form
(bound form) gracefulelegant(bound form) to extendto prolong
Examples
- 。Tā de wǔ zī màn miào dòng rén.Her dance posture is graceful and touching.
- 曼。Zhè tiáo shān mài xiàng yuǎn fāng màn yán.This mountain range extends far into the distance.
- 曼。Tā fā chū màn shēng cháng tàn.He let out a prolonged sigh.
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