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满
mǎn
Description
"满"的意思是没有空的地方了，或者数量、时间到了一定的多。
"满" means there is no empty space left, or the quantity or time has reached a certain amount.
比如水杯满了、房间里坐满了人，我们都可以用"满"。
For example, when a cup is full of water or a room is full of people, we can use "满".
Meanings
满mǎn
full; filled to capacity
杯子里的水满了。
The cup is full of water.
满mǎn
to reach or complete a certain amount/time
我在这里住满了一年。
I have lived here for a full year.
满意mǎnyì
satisfied; content
老师对我的成绩很满意。
The teacher is very satisfied with my grades.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means water filling a container completely, extended to 'full' and 'complete'.
- Nuance
满 often follows a verb as a resultative complement, e.g. 坐满, 装满.
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