男人 (nánrén)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Man
An adult male person.
Examples
🗣 那个男人是我的老师。
💬 That man is my teacher.
Etymology
男人 (nánrén) combines ‘男’ (nán), meaning ‘male’, and ‘人’ (rén), meaning ‘person’, directly reflecting the concept of ‘man’ in Chinese culture and society.
How & Where It’s Used
男人 is used in both spoken and written contexts across various social registers. It is widely used in discussions about gender roles and societal expectations.
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