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How to Write 漫 (màn) — Meaning “to overflow / casual”

màn HSK Level 5 14 strokes Radical: 氵

漫 (màn) means "to overflow / casual" in Chinese. It has 14 strokes with the radical 氵, and is HSK Level 5.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 79% of HSK Level 5 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 漫画 (màn huà), 浪漫 (làng màn), 漫步 (màn bù).

Due to its 14 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 漫 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 漫

The character 漫 (màn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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What Does màn (漫) Mean in Chinese?

漫 means to overflow / casual.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 漫 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character漫
Pinyinmàn (man)
Meaningto overflow / casual
Strokes14
Radical氵
HSK Level5
Difficulty4.2/5

Origin of 漫

漫 is a compound character with the water radical 氵 and the phonetic component 曼. The water radical directly connects to the original meaning of water overflowing or spreading out, while 曼 contributes the sound and sometimes implies 'long' or 'extending', reinforcing the idea of water spreading boundlessly. From this came the secondary sense of 'casual' or 'unrestrained', like thoughts or actions that overflow without strict control.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture water (氵) overflowing onto a man (曼) splashing everywhere, soaking him in a casual, messy flood.

Common Words with 漫

漫画 màn huà
comics / manga
浪漫 làng màn
romantic
漫步 màn bù
to stroll

Example Sentences

我喜欢看漫画。

wǒ xǐ huān kàn màn huà

I like reading comics.

这个地方很浪漫。

zhè ge dì fāng hěn làng màn

This place is very romantic.

我们在公园漫步。

wǒ men zài gōng yuán màn bù

We are strolling in the park.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
漫 (current) màn 14 氵
渝 yú 12 氵
渡 dù 12 氵
渣 zhā 12 氵
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Frequently Asked Questions about 漫

漫 combines the water radical 氵 on the left with 曼 on the right. The water radical suggests 'overflow' (water spreading), while 曼 carries the idea of 'extending' or 'slow', linking to 'casual' as in moving without hurry. Together, they create the core meanings of water overflowing and a relaxed, unhurried attitude.

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