Usage of 充
The character 充 (chōng) primarily means "to fill" or "to supply." It is commonly used when talking about filling a container, charging devices, or supplementing something abstract like content or resources.
Common Collocations
- 充电 (chōng diàn): to charge (a battery or device)
- 充满 (chōng mǎn): to be full of, to fill completely
- 充实 (chōng shí): to enrich, to make substantial
Notes
When using 充, it often appears before a noun to indicate the action of filling or supplying that noun. For example, 充电 means "to charge electricity" (a battery). It is more formal and specific than just saying "fill" in everyday speech. Avoid confusing 充 with similar verbs like 装 (zhuāng), which also means "to fill" but often implies packing or loading.
In conversation, 充 is frequently used with electronic devices (充电) and abstract concepts (充实内容).