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March 24, 2026
满足(滿足)mǎnzú(man3zu2)
满足 (mǎnzú) means to satisfy or meet the needs or desires of someone or something. It is often used in contexts where expectations or requirements are fulfilled, leading to a sense of contentment or satisfaction.
Frequency#1999DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 满足 is often tied to familial and social harmony, where fulfilling the needs of others is seen as a virtue. This reflects the importance placed on community and relationships in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 满 (mǎn), which means 'full' or 'satisfied,' combined with 足 (zú), which means 'enough' or 'sufficient.' Imagine a bowl overflowing with food, representing someone whose needs are fully met, evoking the sound of 'man' for 满 and 'zu' for 足.
Meanings of 满足
mǎnzú(man3zu2)
1to satisfy
2to meet (the needs of)
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About 满足
满足Simplified
滿足Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1999Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
满足 (mǎnzú) vs 迎合 (yínghé) — use 满足 when referring to fulfilling needs or desires, while 迎合 implies catering to someone’s preferences or opinions.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 满 (mǎn), which means 'full' or 'satisfied,' combined with 足 (zú), which means 'enough' or 'sufficient.' Imagine a bowl overflowing with food, representing someone whose needs are fully met, evoking the sound of 'man' for 满 and 'zu' for 足.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 满足 with similar terms like 满足感 (satisfaction) and 满意 (satisfied), which have slightly different nuances. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure the tone matches the situation—more formal in business communications.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 满足 connects well with other verbs relating to emotions and states, such as 喜欢 (to like) and 感到 (to feel). Students should focus on its usage in various sentence structures to convey satisfaction effectively.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 满足 is often tied to familial and social harmony, where fulfilling the needs of others is seen as a virtue. This reflects the importance placed on community and relationships in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 满足 with 不满足 (bù mǎnzú), which means 'not satisfied,' leading to incorrect phrases like '我满足不' (I satisfy not). The correct form would be '我不满足' (I am not satisfied).
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Grammar Patterns of 满足
满足 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 4 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.
Life for the successful doctor can be emotionally and financially rewarding.
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他们去那里纯粹是为了满足其病态的好奇心。
tā mén qù nà lǐ chún cuì shì wéi le mǎn zú qí bìng tài de hǎo qí xīn。
They are there only to satisfy their ghoulish curiosity.
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为了满足好奇心，我们去了巴尔的摩。
wéi le mǎn zú hǎo qí xīn， ， wǒ mén qù le bā ěr de。
To satisfy our own curiosity we traveled to Baltimore.
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他突然感到一种安宁和满足.
tā tū rán gǎn dào yī zhǒng ān níng hé mǎn zú.
He felt a sudden sense of calm, of contentment.
Cultural Notes for 满足
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 满足 is often tied to familial and social harmony, where fulfilling the needs of others is seen as a virtue. This reflects the importance placed on community and relationships in Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 满足
You can say '这个产品满足了我的需求' (This product meets my needs).
Yes, 满足 generally implies a positive outcome, indicating that needs or expectations have been fulfilled.
Absolutely, 满足 can refer to satisfying both emotional needs of people and functional needs of products or services.
