maan6蔓
Jyutpingmaan6
Yalemaahn
Definition
Used in names and transliterations.
neutralpeople
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively restricted to proper nouns, particularly personal names or specific plant names like 蔓菁. It does not function as a standalone verb or adjective in everyday speech. Learners should treat it as a specialized morpheme rather than a word for active vocabulary building.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
