瞞 meaning and stroke order
To deceive, to lie; to regard with suspicion
How to write 瞞, stroke by stroke
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Meaning of 瞞
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to conceal from
- to keep (sb) in the dark
How 瞞 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Eye.
目 gives the meaning and 㒼 hints at the sound.
Radical: 目 (eye), shared by 100 characters on this site.
How to remember 瞞
瞞 (mán) has the eye 目 on the left and the sound part 㒼 on the right. Think of hiding something from someone's eyes so they cannot see the truth.
瞞 means to hide the truth from someone or keep them in the dark, and it usually takes the person as its object. It is common in 隐瞒 (yǐnmán, to conceal) and in phrases like 瞞着 (mánzhe). Example: 你别瞞我。(Nǐ bié mán wǒ.) Don't keep things from me.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 瞞 (mán) with 满 (mǎn, full) or 滿, because the right sides look alike and the sounds are close. Check the radical: 瞞 has the eye 目, and it is second tone, not third.
Common words with 瞞
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 隱瞞 | yǐnmán | to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject) | HSK 7-9 |
Questions about 瞞
How many strokes are in 瞞?
瞞 is written with 16 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 瞞 mean?
瞞 (mán) means to deceive, to lie; to regard with suspicion. A common word with it is 隐瞒 (yǐnmán), meaning "to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject)".
How do you pronounce 瞞?
瞞 is pronounced mán, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 瞞?
The radical of 瞞 is 目, which carries the idea of "eye". Dictionaries list 瞞 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 瞞?
瞞 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 瞒, used in mainland China and Singapore.
What is the difference between 瞞 and 骗 (piàn)?
瞞 means hiding or not telling the truth, so the person stays unaware. 骗 means actively lying or tricking someone, often to get something from them.
How do you say 'hide something from someone' with 瞞?
Use the pattern 瞞着 + person, for example 他瞞着父母辞职了 (Tā mánzhe fùmǔ cízhí le), He quit his job without telling his parents. You can also say 瞞不住 (mán bu zhù) for 'can't keep it hidden'.