One character a day, easy to master Chinese characters. Let’s take a look at the basic knowledge of “男”.
| 男 nán | |
| Explanation：man ; male | |
| Phrases：男女（nán nǚ） man and woman ； 男人（nán rén） man | |
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这字古时由两个部分组成：左面是一块田（ ），右面是一个像犁的工具（ ）。因为在古时候，下田耕种的工作主要由男人负责。
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The original character of was combination of two parts: the left side was a field （ ）, and the right side was a plough-like tool （ ）. As ploughing the field was men’s work in ancient times, the original meaning of is “the strength in the field” or “man”.
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Sentences:
1.Niánqīng nánnǚmen zài chàng míngē, dǎ lèitái.
年轻男女们在唱民歌，打擂台。
年轻男女们在唱民歌，打擂台。
Young men and women are singing folk songs, and entering a competition.
2.Tā yífù chǔchǔdòngrén de yàngzi, dǎdòng guò bùshǎo nánrén de xīn.
她一副楚楚动人的样子，打动过不少男人的心。
她一副楚楚动人的样子，打动过不少男人的心。
Her beauty touched the hearts of many men.
