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蔓 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
used in 蔓菁[man2 jing5]
creeper; to spread
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to extend
trailing plant
creeper
branches and tendrils
to grow and spread
cranberry
cranberry
to spread throughout the entire country
lit. abandoned by men and choked with weeds
creeper
turnip
vine
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These measures can prevent the disease from spreading.
Source: Tatoeba #742937 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe fire spread out in a fan-shape.
Source: Tatoeba #348581 · CC BY 2.0 FRA chill ran down his spine as he crossed the park.
Source: Tatoeba #13933597 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.