满意

mǎn yì

satisfied

HSK 3

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"满意" means "satisfied" or "content" and is commonly used to express a positive evaluation or feeling about something, such as service, performance, or quality.

Common Collocations

  • 满意 (satisfied with service): used when praising customer service.
  • 满意表现 (satisfactory performance): often used in work or school contexts.
  • 满意 (feel satisfied): a common phrase to express personal contentment.

Usage Notes

"满意" is often used as an adjective but can also function as a verb meaning "to be satisfied with." It usually follows the object of satisfaction, e.g., ...满意. It is polite and neutral in tone, suitable for formal and informal contexts.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "满意" with "满足," which also means "to satisfy" but often emphasizes fulfilling needs or conditions, while "满意" focuses on subjective satisfaction or approval.

Example Sentences

我对这次的服务非常满意。

Wǒ duì zhè cì de fúwù fēicháng mǎnyì.

I am very satisfied with the service this time.

他的工作表现让老板很满意。

Tā de gōngzuò biǎoxiàn ràng lǎobǎn hěn mǎnyì.

His work performance made the boss very satisfied.

虽然价格有点高,但质量让我满意。

Suīrán jiàgé yǒudiǎn gāo, dàn zhìliàng ràng wǒ mǎnyì.

Although the price is a bit high, the quality satisfies me.