This is the 7434th most frequent Chinese word.


"蛮" means "barbaric," "uncivilized," or "quite/rather" depending on context.


In this sentence, '蛮' is used as an adverb similar to 'quite' or 'rather', expressing a moderate degree of positivity.

这家的菜味道蛮好的。

The food at this restaurant is quite good.


Here, '蛮' is used as part of the word '蛮横', which means 'overbearing' or 'unreasonable', suggesting a negative characteristic in behavior.

他的态度有点蛮横。

His attitude is somewhat overbearing.


In this example, '蛮' serves as an adverb to indicate a significant positive feeling or state, similar to 'pretty' or 'quite' in English.

我今天蛮开心的。

I am quite happy today.