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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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