满 (mǎn) - Full & filled

满Tone 3

mǎn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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满 · mǎn

Full;

filled;

complete;

satisfied;

to fill;

to satisfy;

also refers to the Manchu ethnic group.

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Usage highlights

FullSatisfiedFull houseFull moonManchu peopleFill up

Synonyms

  • 盈— Full, filled to the brim
  • 足— Sufficient, adequate
  • 饱— Full (from eating), satisfied

Antonyms

  • 空— Empty
  • 缺— Lacking, deficient
  • 虚— Hollow, void

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cup is full of water (满杯水).
  • The theater was full (满座).
  • He is very satisfied with the result (满意).
  • The Manchu people have a rich cultural heritage (满族).

Collocations

  • Full(满)
  • Satisfied(满意)
  • Full house(满座)
  • Full moon(满月)
  • Manchu people(满族)
  • Fill up(充满)

Idioms

  • Full of pride and satisfaction(踌躇满志)
  • Full of confidence(信心满满)
  • Full of achievements(满载而归)
  • Full of vitality(朝气蓬勃，满园春色)
  • Full of joy(喜气洋洋，满面春风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 满 is the name of the Manchu ethnic group, who established the Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
  • In Chinese culture, 'fullness' (满) is often associated with completeness, satisfaction, and prosperity.
  • The character appears in many auspicious phrases related to abundance and fulfillment.

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