Decoded Slug: 忙 (máng) - Busy
Mandarin Grammar Point
忙 (máng) - Busy
忙 (máng) - Busy
Short explanation:
Used to express that someone is busy or occupied.
Formation:
Subject + 忙 (máng) + Verb / 在 + Verb + 着
Examples:
我很忙，没有时间看电影。
Wǒ hěn máng, méiyǒu shíjiān kàn diànyǐng.
I am very busy, I don't have time to watch movies.
他在忙着准备考试。
Tā zài mángzhe zhǔnbèi kǎoshì.
He is busy preparing for the exam.
她忙着做饭，没空接电话。
Tā mángzhe zuò fàn, méi kòng jiē diànhuà.
She is busy cooking and doesn't have time to answer the phone.
这个星期我特别忙，要完成很多项目。
Zhège xīngqī wǒ tèbié máng, yào wánchéng hěnduō xiàngmù.
I am particularly busy this week, as I have to complete many projects.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '忙 (máng)' is used to describe that a person is occupied, lively or bustling with activities. It indicates that the person is occupied with a lot of work, and doesn’t have extra time. It is equivalent to saying 'busy' in English.