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
- 01她的眼睛里充满了泪水。.Her eyes were filled with tears.
- 02这个城市充满活力和机会。.This city is full of vitality and opportunities.
Characters
Common collocations
- 充满希望full of hope
- 充满信心full of confidence
- 充满活力full of vitality
- 充满爱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.