How do you say "content" in Chinese?

满足

mǎn zú

Adjective Hanzi

In Chinese, "content" is 满足 (mǎn zú).

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Pronunciation

mǎn zú is voiced with "mǎn" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "zú" pushed upward like a question (second tone).

Writing and usage

满足 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

饭后她感到满足。

fàn hòu tā gǎn dào mǎn zú 。

She felt content after the meal.

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How to remember 满足

Picture content while you say "mǎn zú" — the sound rhymes loosely with "mahn dzoo", which is your cue to think of content.

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Questions about 满足

How do you pronounce 满足?

mǎn zú is voiced with "mǎn" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "zú" pushed upward like a question (second tone).

Is 满足 formal or casual?

满足 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 满足 used in Chinese?

满足 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 饭后她感到满足。 (She felt content after the meal.).

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