Chinese Character nan2 -- Man

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The top part of the character is a tian2 (farmland) and the bottom is a li4 (strength, power). So it is easy to understand that a man is someone working on farmland and having power and strength. There are many Chinese characters formed this way.

Pronunciation: nan2

Meaning: man; male; son.

Related Characters:
Nv3 - woman; female
Li4 - power; strength
Tian2 - farmland; field

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