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满意 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
满意mǎnyìsatisfiedHSK 3, v, rank #1822, Medium
满意mǎnyìpleasedHSK 3, v, rank #1822, Medium
满意mǎnyìto one's satisfactionHSK 3, v, rank #1822, Medium
mǎnyì(man3yi4) T3
  1. 1satisfied
  2. 2pleased
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March 24, 2026
满意(滿意)mǎnyì(man3yi4)

满意 (mǎn yì) means to feel satisfied or pleased with something. It is commonly used in contexts where one expresses contentment with an outcome, such as a service, product, or experience. The word conveys a sense of fulfillment and approval.

Frequency#1822DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing 满意 can be important in social interactions, such as when giving feedback on a meal or service. Showing satisfaction aligns with the cultural emphasis on harmony and positive relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'man' (sounds like 'man' in '满意') who is so satisfied with his meal that he is 'full' (满, mǎn) and gives a big thumbs up (意, yì) to show his approval. Visualize him enjoying every bite, which helps connect the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 满意

mǎnyì(man3yi4)
1satisfied
2pleased
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About 满意

满意Simplified
滿意Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1822Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 满意

Quick Contrast

满意 (satisfied) vs 高兴 (happy) — use 满意 when expressing satisfaction with a specific outcome, while 高兴 conveys a more general sense of happiness.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'man' (sounds like 'man' in '满意') who is so satisfied with his meal that he is 'full' (满, mǎn) and gives a big thumbs up (意, yì) to show his approval. Visualize him enjoying every bite, which helps connect the sound and meaning.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 满意 with other similar expressions like 高兴 (gāo xìng, happy) or 开心 (kāi xīn, joyful), which have slightly different connotations. Use 满意 in contexts involving assessments of quality or service, and remember that it can be used both formally and informally.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 3 word, 满意 is a useful term for expressing emotions related to satisfaction. Students should practice using it in sentences about their experiences, comparing it with other emotions to deepen understanding of subtle differences in meaning.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing 满意 can be important in social interactions, such as when giving feedback on a meal or service. Showing satisfaction aligns with the cultural emphasis on harmony and positive relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 满意 with the verb 喜欢 (xǐ huān, to like), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我满意这个电影' (Wǒ mǎnyì zhège diànyǐng) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个电影' (Wǒ xǐ huān zhège diànyǐng) for liking a movie.

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Component Characters

满mǎnto fill
HSK 413 strokes氵
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意yìItaly
HSK 313 strokes心
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Grammar Patterns of 满意

满意 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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她对这件事很不____。

She is very unhappy about this matter.

Example Sentences for 满意 (10)

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我对你寄给我的唱片不太满意。

wǒ duì nǐ jì gěi wǒ de chàng piàn bù tài mǎn yì。

I was not too pleased with the record you sent me.
2
他似乎很满意这辆新出厂的车。

tā sì hū hěn mǎn yì zhè liàng xīn chū chǎng de chē。

He seemed to be pleased by this newly minted vehicle.
3
到目前为止他唯一的一次园艺经历非常令人满意。

dào mù qián wéi zhǐ tā wéi yī de yī cì yuán yì jīng lì fēi cháng líng rén mǎn yì。

His only experience of gardening so far proved immensely satisfying.
4
他一向不满意儿子的政治倾向。

tā yī xiàng bù mǎn yì ér zǐ de zhèng zhì qīng xiàng。

He has been unhappy with his son's political leanings.
5
但是如果你不满意，就换个地方。

dàn shì rú guǒ nǐ bù mǎn yì， ， jiù huàn gè dì。

But if you are not satisfied then go elsewhere.
6
他又问了几个问题，得到的答案都不令人满意。

tā yòu wèn le jī gè wèn tí， ， dé dào de dá àn dū bù líng rén mǎn。

He asked a few more questions, to which he received unsatisfactory answers.
7
致力于好的方面，努力营造美好的、友爱的、令人满意的关系。

zhì lì yú hǎo de fāng miàn， ， nǔ lì yíng zào měi hǎo、 de 、 yǒu、 ài de 、 líng rén mǎn yì。

Work on the positive, creating beautiful, loving and fulfilling relationships.
8
很多人对变革的步伐不满意。

hěn duō rén duì biàn gé de bù fá bù mǎn yì。

Many people were not satisfied with the pace of change.
9
变化的速度还不够快，不能让所有人都满意。

biàn huà de sù dù huán bù gòu kuài， ， bù néng ràng suǒ yǒu rén dū mǎn。

The pace of change has not been quick enough to satisfy everyone.
10
辛格先生说他对这一结果感到满意。

xīn gé xiān shēng shuō tā duì zhè yī jié guǒ gǎn dào mǎn yì。

Mr. Singh said he was pleased with the outcome.

Cultural Notes for 满意

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, expressing 满意 can be important in social interactions, such as when giving feedback on a meal or service. Showing satisfaction aligns with the cultural emphasis on harmony and positive relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions about 满意

You can say '我对这个服务非常满意' (Wǒ duì zhège fúwù fēicháng mǎnyì), meaning 'I am very satisfied with this service.'