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“comics” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmàn

Example

我在手机上看漫。wǒ zài shǒu jī shàng kàn màn

I read comics on my phone.

Illustration for 漫 (comics)

How to say “comics” in Chinese

“Comics” in Chinese is 漫 (màn).

A story that unfolds across a sequence of drawn scenes, with the action spreading from one scene to the next.

Full entry for 漫: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 漫

这部小说后来被改编成漫画。zhè bù xiǎo shuō hòu lái bèi gǎi biān chéng màn huà

This novel was later adapted into a comic.

Tips for using 漫

  • In casual conversation, a single-character noun can depend heavily on the topic, while complete forms are clearer when the subject changes or the setting is formal.

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