What is the difference between 侽 and 男?

侽 is a variant form of 男 with the same meaning of 'male'. The standard and more commonly used character is 男, while 侽 is less frequent in modern usage.

Is 侽 commonly used in names?

侽 is rarely used in modern Chinese names. The standard form 男 is more commonly used when referring to male gender in names.

How should I use 侽 in writing?

For most purposes, use the standard form 男. 侽 may appear in historical texts, specialized contexts, or as a stylistic variation.

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Male — specifically refers to the male gender;

man;

masculine.

Male — specifically refers to the male gendermanmasculine.

Usage highlights

Male studentMale leadMale characteristicsMale animalMale friendMale model

Synonyms

男— male; man
雄— male (especially for animals); masculine
公— male (for animals); public

Antonyms

女— female; woman
雌— female (especially for animals)
母— female (for animals); mother

Usage & contexts

Examples

He is a male student (侽学生).
This is a male animal (侽性动物).
The male lead in the drama (戏剧中的侽主角).
Male characteristics(侽性特征)

Collocations

Male student(侽学生)
Male lead(侽主角)
Male characteristics(侽性特征)
Male animal(侽性动物)
Male friend(侽朋友)
Male model(侽模特)

Idioms

Male chauvinism(大侽主义)
Male protagonist and female protagonist(侽女主角)
Male and female(侽女)

Cultural background

FAQ

The character 侽 is a variant form of 男, sharing the same meaning of 'male' or 'man'.
In modern usage, 侽 is less common than 男 but appears in some contexts, particularly in names or specialized terminology.
The character structure combines 亻 (person) and 男 (male), emphasizing the human aspect of maleness.

侽 (nán) - Male — specifically refers to the male gender & man