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The character 曼, structured with 曰 positioned above 又 in its present form, originated from a concept involving stretching or lengthening, which provided its early meanings of extension and length. This core sense evolved to describe prolonged actions or continuity, and later acquired associations with slowness and delicacy, leading to connotations of grace and charm. In classical usage, 曼 denoted elongation and could describe beautiful appearances, while in modern compounds like 曼妙 and 曼丽, it primarily conveys elegance or attractiveness, illustrating a shift from physical attributes to abstract qualities.
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我们去曼谷旅行。
她的动作非常曼妙。
烟雾曼延到山谷中。
他曼声朗诵着诗歌。
曼陀罗是一种宗教符号。
曼哈顿是纽约的繁华区域。
曼城队赢得了英超冠军。
她的长发曼延到腰部以下。