Chinese · Family & People
男人
nánrén
Man
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult male person.
Example
那个男人是我的老师。
That man is my teacher.
Etymology
男人 (nánrén) combines '男' (nán), meaning 'male', and '人' (rén), meaning 'person', directly reflecting the concept of 'man' in Chinese culture and society.
How & Where It’s Used
男人 is used in both spoken and written contexts across various social registers. It is widely used in discussions about gender roles and societal expectations.