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What does manhua mean?
Chinese comic books and graphic novels; another regional comic tradition feeding convention cosplay and fandom.
"There's a whole manhua group cosplay planned for Saturday."
Origin
Chinese 漫画 (manhua), the Chinese equivalent of 'manga.'
Frequently asked questions
What is manhua?
Manhua is the Chinese tradition of comic books and graphic novels, the Chinese counterpart to Japanese manga.
Is manhua the same as manga?
No. Manhua is Chinese, manga is Japanese, and manhwa is Korean. They're parallel regional comic traditions, all popular among cosplayers.
Where does the word manhua come from?
It comes from the Chinese 漫画 (manhua), literally the Chinese equivalent of 'manga.'
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