闷 (mèn / mēn) – Word of the Day | Toronto Chinese Academy
Learn the Mandarin word “闷 (mèn / mēn)” — meaning bored, stuffy, or to stew food. Includes pinyin, English definitions, example sentences, and commonly confused characters.
Simplified： 闷
Pinyin： mèn / mēn
Traditional： 悶
mèn → bored, depressed, stifled, stuffy
mēn → to stew (food slowly with the lid closed)
Examples:
1,
他一个人在家，很闷。
He feels very bored being home alone.
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2,
今天的天气太闷热了。
Today’s weather is too hot and stuffy.
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3,
妈妈在厨房闷了一锅汤。
Mom stewed a pot of soup in the kitchen.
Visually Similar / Easily Confused Characters
At Toronto Chinese Academy, we show learners how words like “闷” carry multiple meanings depending on tone, with real-life examples and commonly confused characters for clarity.