男 (nán) - Male & man

男Tone 2

nán ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 田

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男 · nán

Male;

man;

boy;

son;

a rank in ancient Chinese nobility.

Malemanboy

Usage highlights

ManMaleBoyMale studentMen and womenMale protagonist

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 女— female
  • 雌— female (of animals)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a man (男人).
  • The boy is playing (男孩).
  • Male student (男生).
  • My son (儿子) is a good boy.

Collocations

  • Man(男人)
  • Male(男性)
  • Boy(男孩)
  • Male student(男生)
  • Men and women(男女)
  • Male protagonist(男主角)

Idioms

  • Men and women, old and young(男女老少)
  • Men and women are equal(男女平等)
  • A man of honor(男儿志在四方)
  • A real man doesn't shed tears easily(男儿有泪不轻弹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '男' was one of the five ranks of nobility (公, 侯, 伯, 子, 男).
  • Traditionally associated with masculinity, strength, and the provider role in family structure.
  • The character combines 'field' (田) and 'strength' (力), suggesting men's agricultural labor.

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