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漫画 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
漫画mànhuàcaricatureHSK 6, n, rank #3329, Hard
漫画mànhuàcartoonHSK 6, n, rank #3329, Hard
漫画mànhuàJapanese mangaHSK 6, n, rank #3329, Hard
mànhuà(man4hua4) T4
  1. 1caricature
  2. 2cartoon
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March 24, 2026
漫画(漫畫)mànhuà(man4hua4)

漫画 (mànhuà) refers to a form of visual art that combines illustrations and text to tell a story, commonly found in comics and cartoons. It is particularly associated with Japanese manga, which has gained immense popularity worldwide. The term can also imply caricatures, which humorously exaggerate physical features for artistic effect.

Frequency#3329DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

漫画 is an integral part of modern Chinese youth culture, influencing fashion, music, and social media. The rise of webcomics in China reflects a growing trend in digital storytelling that resonates with young audiences.

Memory Tip

Think of 漫 (màn) as 'wandering' or 'unfurling', like a story that unfolds in a comic strip, while 画 (huà) means 'to draw'. Imagine a cartoon character wandering through a landscape of drawings, bringing the illustrations to life as they go.

Meanings of 漫画

mànhuà(man4hua4)
1caricature
2cartoon
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About 漫画

漫画Simplified
漫畫Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3329Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 漫画

Quick Contrast

漫画 (mànhuà) vs 插画 (chāhuà) — use 漫画 for comic-style storytelling, while 插画 refers to illustrations that may not tell a story.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 漫 (màn) as 'wandering' or 'unfurling', like a story that unfolds in a comic strip, while 画 (huà) means 'to draw'. Imagine a cartoon character wandering through a landscape of drawings, bringing the illustrations to life as they go.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 漫画 with similar words like 画 (huà), which means 'drawing'. This term is generally informal, and you often hear it in contexts discussing entertainment like anime or comics. A common collocation is '看漫画' (kàn mànhuà), meaning 'to read comics'.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 漫画 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to art and entertainment. Focus on understanding its usage in cultural contexts, especially in discussions about Japanese pop culture and storytelling techniques.

Cultural Note

漫画 is an integral part of modern Chinese youth culture, influencing fashion, music, and social media. The rise of webcomics in China reflects a growing trend in digital storytelling that resonates with young audiences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 漫画 with 漫步 (mànbù), which means 'to stroll'. For example, saying '我喜欢漫步' (Wǒ xǐhuān mànbù) instead of '我喜欢漫画' (Wǒ xǐhuān mànhuà) would be incorrect in the context of discussing comics.

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Pronunciation of 漫画

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Component Characters

漫mànfree
HSK 714 strokes氵
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画huàto draw
HSK 28 strokes田
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Grammar Patterns of 漫画

漫画 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 5

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我看见那孩子在看一本科幻连环____杂志.

I saw the child reading a science fiction comic.

Example Sentences for 漫画 (8)

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我看见那孩子在看一本科幻连环漫画杂志.

wǒ kàn jiàn nà hái zǐ zài kàn yī běn kē huàn lián huán màn huà zá zhì.

I saw the child reading a science fiction comic.
2
这本漫画书是我从尼克那里换来的.

zhè běn màn huà shū shì wǒ cóng ní kè nà lǐ huàn lái de.

This comic was a swap that I got from Nick.
3
我以前看了很多《高卢英雄传》系列漫画书。

wǒ yǐ qián kàn le hěn duō《 《 gāo lú yīng xióng》 chuán 》 xì liè màn。

I used to read loads of Asterix books.
4
乔喜欢看《超人》的漫画书。

qiáo xǐ huān kàn《 《 chāo》 rén 》 de màn。

Joe loved to read "Superman" comics.
5
漫画家们总是把他画得变形了。

màn huà jiā mén zǒng shì bǎ tā huà dé biàn xíng le。

His size was persistently distorted by the cartoonists.
6
她以老师为对象画了一幅淘气滑稽的漫画.

tā yǐ lǎo shī wéi duì xiàng huà le yī fú táo qì huá jī de màn huà.

She drew a wickedly funny caricature of the teacher.
7
报纸用两页版面来刊登漫画.

bào zhǐ yòng liǎng yè bǎn miàn lái kān dēng màn huà.

The newspaper devotes two pages to comics.
8
在漫画里他被画成了一棵大头菜。

zài màn huà lǐ tā bèi huà chéng le yī kē dà tóu cài。

He was caricatured as a turnip.

Cultural Notes for 漫画

🏮Cultural insight

漫画 is an integral part of modern Chinese youth culture, influencing fashion, music, and social media. The rise of webcomics in China reflects a growing trend in digital storytelling that resonates with young audiences.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

While comic books in the West often focus on superheroes, Chinese 漫画 and Japanese manga explore a wider range of genres and themes, appealing to diverse age groups.

Frequently Asked Questions about 漫画

漫画 refers specifically to comics, while 动漫 (dòngmàn) encompasses both animated films and series, often based on manga.