嫚
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Meaning: girl
💡 A girl (女) with long (曼) hair—嫚 is a graceful maiden.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthed from ancient texts, 嫚 (mān) means 'girl' or 'woman,' but its roots reveal a dual nature. The radical 女 (woman) combines with 曼 (long, extended), hinting at grace or elegance. Yet in classical Chinese, 嫚 also denoted 'to despise' or 'to be rude,' reflecting a semantic shift. This character is rare in modern usage, often replaced by 女 or 女孩.
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