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满 mǎn full

full; to reach

How to remember 满: 氵 water + 𬜯 scales = full. The fishmonger rinses the catch with water, drops it on the scales and grins at a basket that is finally full.

  • 436. most frequent character
  • HSK 3
  • 13 strokes
  • Radical 水

Component breakdown

满 = 氵 water + 𬜯 scales

  • 氵 water
  • 𬜯 scales
The Gushi story

The fishmonger rinses the catch with water, drops it on the scales and grins at a basket that is finally full.

How it is used

  • "Full, filled" - both literal (满了 mǎn le it's full) and figurative. 充满 (chōngmǎn) to be brimming with: 充满信心 (chōngmǎn xìnxīn) full of confidence.
  • 满意 (mǎnyì) = satisfied/pleased is the everyday feeling word: 对结果很满意 (duì jiéguǒ hěn mǎnyì) very happy with the result; opposite 不满 (bùmǎn) discontented - 对结果不满意 (duì jiéguǒ bù mǎnyì) unhappy with the result.
  • 满 also means "to reach a full count": 满十八岁 (mǎn shíbā suì) turn a full 18. 满足 (mǎnzú) = to satisfy a need / be content.

Words with 满

Example sentences

  • 购物车里装满了礼品。 Gòuwùchē lǐ zhuāngmǎn le lǐpǐn.The shopping cart is full of gifts.
  • 船上堆满了货物。 Chuán shàng duī mǎn le huòwùThe ship is fully loaded with cargo.
  • 看台上挤满了观众。 Kàntái shàng jǐmǎn le guānzhòng.Spectators crowded the bleachers.
  • 他的嘴上和脸上都沾满了巧克力。 Tā de zuǐshàng hé liǎnshàng dōu zhānmǎn le qiǎokèlì.His lips and face are covered with chocolate.