Definition
曼 is a bound form (自由语素) that appears in formal or literary compounds meaning 'graceful', 'extend', or 'prolong'. It doesn't stand alone as an independent word in modern Chinese; instead it occurs in two-character words like 曼妙 (graceful, elegant), 曼延 (to extend, stretch), and 曼声 (a prolonged sound).
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(bound form) gracefulelegant(bound form) to extendto prolong
Examples
- 。Tā de wǔzī màn miào dòngrén.Her dance posture is graceful and touching.
- 曼。Zhè tiáo shānmài xiàng yuǎnfāng màn yán.This mountain range extends far into the distance.
- 曼。Tā fāchū màn shēng chángtàn.He let out a prolonged sigh.
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