verb HSK 4
Traditional 充滿
chōng mǎn
to be full of · to be filled with · to brim with

Meaning

充满 means to be completely filled with something, whether physical substances, emotions, or abstract qualities. It emphasizes a state of fullness or abundance, often used to describe spaces filled with objects, hearts filled with feelings, or situations permeated by certain qualities.

Usage

This word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. It often appears in written language and formal speech to convey richness or intensity. Native speakers frequently use it to describe emotional states (充满希望 'full of hope') or atmospheres (充满活力 'full of vitality'). It typically takes an object indicating what something is filled with.

Examples

  1. 01
    她的眼睛里充满了泪水。
    de yǎn jing li chōng mǎn le lèi shuǐ.
    Her eyes were filled with tears.
  2. 02
    这个城市充满活力和机会。
    Zhè ge chéng shì chōng mǎn huó huì.
    This city is full of vitality and opportunities.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 充满希望
    chōng mǎn wàng
    full of hope
  • 充满信心
    chōng mǎn xìn xīn
    full of confidence
  • 充满活力
    chōng mǎn huó
    full of vitality
  • 充满
    chōng mǎn ài
    full of love

Antonyms

Origin

Both characters relate to fullness: 充 originally meant to fill or make sufficient, while 满 means full or satisfied. Together they emphasize complete fullness.

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