幔
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Meaning: curtain
💡 Remember '幔' as a 'man' holding a heavy cloth (巾) like a theater curtain.
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Character Story & Explanation
幔 (màn) refers to a heavy, large curtain or screen used to cover or partition spaces in traditional Chinese architecture, similar to tapestries or portières in Western homes. Unlike light window curtains (帘), 幔 is thick and often decorative, serving both practical and ceremonial purposes, such as in temples or palaces.
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