满意 (mǎnyì) — satisfied, content
HSK 2 | adjective | feeling that expectations have been met
满意 (mǎnyì)
满意 means satisfied or content, used when something meets your expectations or desires. 满 means "full/filled" and 意 means "intention/meaning," together conveying "filled with the intended result."
Meanings
- [adjective] Satisfied, content, pleased.
Example Sentences
我对这个结果很满意。 Wǒ duì zhège jiéguǒ hěn mǎnyì. I am very satisfied with this result.
老师对学生的表现很满意。 Lǎoshī duì xuésheng de biǎoxiàn hěn mǎnyì. The teacher is very satisfied with the students' performance.
你满意吗？ Nǐ mǎnyì ma? Are you satisfied?
客人对服务不太满意。 Kèrén duì fúwù bù tài mǎnyì. The guest is not very satisfied with the service.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 对…满意 | satisfied with... |
| 不满意 | dissatisfied |
| 感到满意 | to feel satisfied |
| 非常满意 | very satisfied |
| 顾客满意 | customer satisfaction |
Memory Hook
满 (full) + 意 (intention): when reality fills up all your expectations, you are 满意.