Definitions

mǎn (adjective) full; filled
mǎn (verb) to fill; to be filled
mǎn (adjective) satisfied; content
mǎn (adverb) completely; fully
Mǎn (noun) Manchu ethnic group

Etymology

Simplified form of 滿. Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "满", denoting "full" or "to fill", appears in a simplified form and a traditional form "滿", the latter structurally combining the water radical (氵) with the component "㒼" that historically acted as a phonetic marker and contributed to the notion of fullness. Originally applied to contexts involving liquids, such as a vessel filled with water, its meaning gradually expanded to encompass abstract states like completeness or satisfaction. In the simplified character "满", the element "㒼" is replaced by "两", modifying the phonetic component while the water radical persists, aligning with the character's inherent association with fluidity and plenitude.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Example Sentences Hide

妈妈很意。

Māma hěn mǎnyì.

Mom is very satisfied.

他的书包装了书。

Tā de shūbāo zhuāng mǎn le shū.

His schoolbag is full of books.

我们充信心。

Wǒmen chōngmǎn xìnxīn.

We are full of confidence.

街都是行人。

Mǎn jiē dōu shì xíngrén.

The street is full of pedestrians.

她的笑容充了温暖。

Tā de xiàoróng chōngmǎn le wēnnuǎn.

Her smile is full of warmth.

尽管困难,他还是成功了。

Jǐnguǎn kùnnán mǎn mǎn, tā háishì chénggōng le.

Although full of difficulties, he still succeeded.

当杯子装水时,它会溢出。

Dāng bēizi zhuāng mǎn shuǐ shí, tā huì yìchū.

When the cup is filled with water, it will overflow.

他对这个项目的贡献得到了的认可。

Tā duì zhège xiàngmù de gòngxiàn dédào le mǎn mǎn de rènkě.

His contribution to this project received full recognition.