A2 adjective Neutral 1 min read

满的

man de /mǎn de/

The word '满的' signifies that something has reached its full capacity or is completely filled.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Indicates something has reached its capacity limit.
  • Used for both physical and abstract situations.
  • Commonly used in daily life conversations.

Overview

“满的”是一个形容词,用来描述某物(如容器、空间、胃等)已经达到了其容量的极限,或者充满了某种物质。它表示不再有空间或余地。这个词在日常生活中非常常用,涵盖了从物理空间的填充到抽象概念的满足等多种场景。

“满的”通常直接用作形容词,修饰名词,或者用在系动词(如“是”、“很”)后面作表语。它可以用来描述具体的物体,如杯子、房间、口袋,也可以用来描述抽象的概念,如情绪、时间、日程。例如,“我的杯子是满的。”(物理空间),“我的心是满的。”(情感)。

**食物和饮品**: “我吃饱了,肚子是满的。” “这杯茶是满的。” 2. **空间**

“这个房间已经满员了。” “我的书架上满是书。” 3. 时间/日程: “我的日程安排得满满的。” 4. 情感: “看到你成功,我心里是满的。” 5. 其他: “口袋里装满了钱。”

**满 (mǎn)**

“满”本身既可以作形容词,也可以作动词。作为形容词时,意思与“满的”相同,但“满的”更侧重于状态的描述,而“满”可以更直接地表示“充满”的动作或状态。例如,“杯子满了”和“杯子是满的”意思一样,但“他把杯子倒满”中的“满”是动词。

**充实 (chōngshí)**

“充实”通常用于形容精神上的满足感或生活内容的丰富,与“满的”在描述物理空间时的用法不同。例如,“生活充实”表示生活有意义、不空虚,而“生活是满的”通常不这样用。

Examples

1

这个垃圾桶满了,需要倒掉。

everyday

This trash can is full and needs to be emptied.

2

他的心里满是对家人的思念。

informal

His heart is full of longing for his family.

3

会议室已经满员,请去旁听。

formal

The conference room is full, please attend as an observer.

4

这个学期我的课程安排得满满的。

everyday

My course schedule this semester is packed.

Common Collocations

满的 full
肚子是满的 stomach is full
心是满的 heart is full
满满的 packed / completely full

Common Phrases

吃饱了

ate until full

人山人海

huge crowds of people (literally 'mountains and seas of people')

心满意足

perfectly content and satisfied

Often Confused With

满的 vs 饱 (bǎo)

'饱' specifically refers to the state of being full after eating, indicating satiation. '满的' is a more general term for fullness, applicable to containers, spaces, and abstract concepts.

满的 vs 充实 (chōngshí)

'充实' implies richness, fulfillment, and meaningfulness, often used for abstract things like life or knowledge. '满的' is primarily about capacity and lack of space.

Grammar Patterns

名词 + 是 + 满的 (e.g., 杯子是满的) 形容词 + 的 + 名词 (less common, e.g., 满的杯子) 名词 + 满的 (e.g., 房间满的)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The adjective '满的' is very common in everyday Chinese. It can be used directly after a noun or as a predicate following a linking verb like '是' or '很'. Be mindful of context; while it can describe abstract feelings, ensure it fits the specific nuance you want to convey.


Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '满的' (adjective) with '满' (verb) or use it in contexts where a more specific word like '饱' or '充实' would be more appropriate. Ensure you are describing a state of being full, not the action of filling.

Tips

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Think of physical containers

Imagine a glass of water filled to the brim. That's '满的'. This physical image helps grasp the core meaning.

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Avoid overuse for abstract concepts

While '满的' can be used for abstract ideas, ensure it sounds natural. Sometimes, more specific words like '充实' or '满足' might be better.

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Hospitality and offering food

In Chinese culture, hosts often ensure guests' bowls or cups are kept '满的' (full) as a sign of generosity and care.

Word Origin

The character '满' (mǎn) originally depicted a vessel filled to the brim. The addition of '的' (de) often transforms a base word into an adjective, emphasizing its descriptive quality.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, offering guests food and drink until their containers are '满的' is a traditional sign of hospitality and respect. It signifies abundance and a desire for the guest's comfort.

Memory Tip

Visualize a cup overflowing with liquid – that's the image of '满的'. Think 'My cup is running over!' to remember its meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“满”可以作动词或形容词,表示“充满”的动作或状态。而“满的”主要用作形容词,强调“充满”的状态。在很多情况下,两者可以互换使用,但“满的”在描述状态时更常用。

“满的”可以用在很多方面,包括物理上的容器(如杯子、袋子)、空间(如房间、座位)、身体(如肚子)以及抽象的概念(如日程、心境)。

“饱”通常特指吃东西后胃部感到满足、不再饥饿的状态,是“满的”在食物方面的具体应用。可以说“我吃饱了,肚子是满的。”

可以用“满的”来形容丰富的情感,例如“看到孩子们健康成长,我的心里是满的。”这里“满的”表示一种深深的满足和喜悦。

Test Yourself

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我的日程安排得______,没有时间休息了。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: A

“满的”表示日程安排得很紧凑,没有空余时间。

multiple choice

下列哪个句子描述了“满的”状态?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: C

“满的”表示容器已达到其最大容量。

sentence building

用“的”、“满”、“口袋”、“钱”组成句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: C

“装满了”是动词短语,描述填充的过程,而“满的”是形容词,描述状态。此处用“装满了”更自然。

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