Chinese Character: 满
1. Character Basics
Radical: 氵 (shuǐ) - Water radical
Stroke Count: 13 strokes
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Mǎn (Third tone)
3. Meaning
Basic Meaning: Full; satisfied; filled; complete; all; entire; to fill up; to satisfy
4. Common Words
- 满意 (mǎn yì) - Satisfied; content
- 充满 (chōng mǎn) - Full of; filled with
- 满足 (mǎn zú) - To satisfy; to meet
- 满分 (mǎn fēn) - Full marks; perfect score
- 满地 (mǎn dì) - All over the ground
5. Grammar & Usage
"满" can be used as an adjective to describe something that is full or complete. It can also be used as a verb meaning "to fill up" or "to satisfy". Additionally, it can be used as an adverb meaning "completely" or "entirely" in some contexts.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the concept of "满" (fullness or completeness) is often associated with good fortune and abundance. Phrases like "圆满" (yuán mǎn) meaning "perfect" or "complete" are commonly used in celebrations and well-wishes.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 房间里充满了鲜花的香味。
Pinyin: Fáng jiān lǐ chōng mǎn le xiān huā de xiāng wèi.
English: The room is filled with the fragrance of fresh flowers.
8. Memory Tips
The left side of "满" is the water radical "氵" (shuǐ), and the right side is "曼" (màn), which serves as a phonetic component. You can remember it as "water that fills up to the brim" to represent the meaning of fullness.