- 男人家 nánrénjia a mana man, specifically when emphasizing a man's role, character, or category as distinct from a woman's
- 新好男人 xīnhǎonánrén the new good manA modern ideal of the high-quality male, characterized by being trustworthy, sincere, humorous, and respectful toward women.
- 潜力股男人 qiánlìgǔnánrén man with good prospectsA man who may not be wealthy or successful yet but shows great potential for future success; literally a "growth stock man".
- 男人不坏,女人不爱 nánrénbùhuàinǚrénbù'ài women love bad boysA popular saying suggesting that women are more attracted to men who are mischievous, rebellious, or slightly wicked rather than those who are conventionally good.
- 男人婆 nánrénpó tomboya woman who acts or talks in a way traditionally associated with men; often used with a negative or stereotypical connotation
- 大男人 dànánrén grown mana grown-up man; sometimes used ironically to refer to a man who is acting immaturely
- 男人膝下有黄金 nánrénxīxiàyǒuhuángjīn a man has gold under his kneesliterally meaning a man has gold under his knees, this describes a man of pride and moral integrity who does not easily kneel or bow down to others
- 大男人主义 dànánrénzhǔyì male chauvinismAn irrational belief that men are superior to women, often characterized by a condescending or discriminatory attitude toward women.