U+66FC "曼" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+66FC "曼" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that carries the core meanings of "prolonged," "distant," "graceful," or "expansive," and is often used in compound words to convey a sense of elegance or far-reaching extension. It is composed of the radical 曰 (sun or speak) and the component 冖 (cover) combined with 又 (hand), though its modern form has evolved to emphasize the idea of something stretching out slowly or beautifully. This character appears in classical terms like 曼妙 (mànmiào), meaning graceful or lithe, and in 曼哈顿 (Mànhādùn), the Chinese transliteration of Manhattan, showcasing its utility in both literary and modern geographic contexts. As a component in other characters, it contributes to the notion of extension or ornamentation, reflecting its roots in traditional Chinese writing and its continued relevance in contemporary East Asian languages including Japanese and Korean.