男
男
“man”
Radical: 田
Strokes: 7
Level: HSK 2
How 男 is built — stacked top over bottom
田
Field · tián
A field divided into plots. 男 man = strength in the fields.
力
Strength · lì
A strong arm. Effort words: 加 add, 助 help, 努 strive.
The story behind 男
Strength (力) in the fields (田) = man (男).
💡 男人 (nánrén) = man; 男朋友 (nánypéngyou) = boyfriend.
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