谩 (mán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 谩 (mán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谩 (mán) means "to deceive; to insult". with 13 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谩 stroke by stroke?

谩 has 13 strokes. The radical is 讠. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 谩 and 谋?

谩 (mán) and 谋 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 谩?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 讠. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 谩?

Common words containing 谩 include: 谩骂 (màn mà) — to hurl abuse; to revile; 谩辞 (mán cí) — insulting language; deceptive words; 谩语 (mán yǔ) — deceptive talk; lies.

How to Write 谩

The character 谩 (mán) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

谩 is pronounced mán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to deceive; to insult.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: mán, màn.

Common Words with 谩

谩骂 màn mà

to hurl abuse; to revile

谩辞 mán cí

insulting language; deceptive words

谩语 mán yǔ

deceptive talk; lies

Example Sentences

不要随意谩骂。

bú yào suí yì màn mà

Don't hurl insults at will.

这种谩辞很难听。

zhè zhǒng mán cí hěn nán tīng

These abusive words are very unpleasant.

他正在说谩语。

tā zhèng zài shuō mán yǔ

He is speaking abusively.

Similar Characters

谋 móu

谌 chén

谍 dié

Practice Writing 谩 (mán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谩

What does 谩 (mán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谩 and 谋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谩?

What common words use 谩?

How to Write 谩 (mán)