HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
full
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
Manchu ethnic group
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
filled
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
packed
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
fully
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
completely
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
quite
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
to reach the limit
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
to satisfy
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
satisfied
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
满
mǎn
contented
HSK 4, a, 13 strokes, radical 氵, rank #938, Medium
mǎn(man3) T3
1to fill
2full
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March 24, 2026
满(滿)mǎn(man3)
The character 满 (mǎn) primarily means 'full' or 'filled' and can be used to describe a variety of contexts, such as a full cup or a satisfied feeling. It can also mean to reach a limit or to completely satisfy something, making it versatile in both physical and abstract applications.
Strokes13Radical氵Frequency#938DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, being 满 (full or satisfied) is often linked to abundance and happiness, especially during festivals where families gather for large meals—a time to feel content and fulfilled.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cup overflowing with water, representing '满' (mǎn) meaning full. The top of the cup can be visualized as the character itself, where the fullness spills over, helping you remember both the shape and the sound.
Meanings of 满
mǎn(man3)
1to fill
2full
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About 满
满Simplified
滿Traditional
13Strokes
氵Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#938Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 满
Quick Contrast
满 (mǎn) vs 充 (chōng) — use 满 for physical fullness or satisfaction, while 充 emphasizes filling up or replenishing.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a cup overflowing with water, representing '满' (mǎn) meaning full. The top of the cup can be visualized as the character itself, where the fullness spills over, helping you remember both the shape and the sound.
Usage Notes
Beware of overusing 满 in formal contexts; it may be more appropriate in casual conversations. Common collocations include 满意 (satisfied) and 满足 (to satisfy). Pay attention to tone, as a mispronunciation can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
满 is an HSK Level 4 word and connects with other related words like 满足 (to satisfy) and 满意 (satisfied). Focus on using its various forms in sentences to understand its versatility.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, being 满 (full or satisfied) is often linked to abundance and happiness, especially during festivals where families gather for large meals—a time to feel content and fulfilled.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 满 with 充满 (chōngmǎn, to be filled with) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的心充满了满意' (My heart is filled with satisfaction) should correctly be '我的心满是满意' (My heart is full of satisfaction).
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Grammar Patterns of 满
满 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 12 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
The deal ended after a series of rancorous disputes.
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玻璃瓶中盛满了被食用色素染过色的水。
bō lí píng zhōng shèng mǎn le bèi shí yòng sè sù rǎn guò sè de shuǐ。
Glass bottles are filled with water tinted with food colourings.
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这本书充满了萧伯纳独特的爱尔兰式幽默与嘲讽。
zhè běn shū chōng mǎn le xiāo bó nà dú tè de ài ěr lán shì yōu mò yǔ cháo fěng。
This book is suffused with Shaw's characteristic wry Irish humour.
Cultural Notes for 满
💡Did you know?
In Chinese culture, a full cup is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. It is common to fill cups during celebrations to express abundance and happiness.
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, being 满 (full or satisfied) is often linked to abundance and happiness, especially during festivals where families gather for large meals—a time to feel content and fulfilled.
Word Family of 满
Compounds1
懑men4sad, sorrowful, sick at heart
Words Containing This Character20
满mǎnfull滿
充满chōngmǎnfull of充滿
满足mǎnzúto satisfy滿足
满意mǎnyìsatisfied滿意
不满bùmǎnresentful不滿
圆满yuánmǎnsatisfactory圓滿
装满to fill up裝滿
满满full滿滿
丰满fēngmǎnample豐滿
满怀mǎnhuái(to collide) full on滿懷
满脸across one's whole face滿臉
美满měimǎnhappy美滿
满嘴a full mouth of (sth physical)滿嘴
布满bùmǎnto be covered with布滿
满身covered all over滿身
饱满bǎomǎnfull飽滿
满分full marks滿分
沾满muddy沾滿
泪流满面cheeks streaming with tears (idiom)淚流滿面
满月full moon滿月
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Frequently Asked Questions about 满
Some synonyms for 满 include '充满' (chōngmǎn), which means 'filled with,' and '完全' (wánquán), meaning 'completely.' These words can be used interchangeably in specific contexts to convey a similar sense of fullness or completeness.
满 is classified as an HSK level 2 character. This means it is considered an essential vocabulary word for learners at the beginner level of Chinese language proficiency.
满 (mǎn) means 'full' or 'filled' in Chinese. It can also refer to being completely satisfied or achieving a state of fullness. The character is commonly used in various contexts, such as describing a full cup or being satisfied with an outcome.
满 can be used to describe something that is full, such as '杯子满了' (bēizi mǎn le), meaning 'the cup is full.' It can also express satisfaction, for example, '我满了' (wǒ mǎn le), which means 'I am satisfied.' Understanding its usage helps in conveying completeness or fullness in conversation.
You can say '这杯水满了' (Zhè bēi shuǐ mǎnle) meaning 'This cup is full.'
Common phrases include 满意 (mǎnyì - satisfied) and 满足 (mǎnzú - satisfy).
Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious of its tone in serious discussions.
