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满意 (satisfied) vs 高兴 (happy) — use 满意 when expressing satisfaction with a specific outcome, while 高兴 conveys a more general sense of happiness.
Be careful not to confuse 满意 with other similar expressions like 高兴 (gāo xìng, happy) or 开心 (kāi xīn, joyful), which have slightly different connotations. Use 满意 in contexts involving assessments of quality or service, and remember that it can be used both formally and informally.
As an HSK Level 3 word, 满意 is a useful term for expressing emotions related to satisfaction. Students should practice using it in sentences about their experiences, comparing it with other emotions to deepen understanding of subtle differences in meaning.
Learners often confuse 满意 with the verb 喜欢 (xǐ huān, to like), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我满意这个电影' (Wǒ mǎnyì zhège diànyǐng) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个电影' (Wǒ xǐ huān zhège diànyǐng) for liking a movie.
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How to say satisfied in Chinese
“satisfied” in Chinese is满意
满意 (mǎn yì) means to feel satisfied or pleased with something. It is commonly used in contexts where one expresses contentment with an outcome, such as a service, product, or experience. The word conveys a sense of fulfillment and approval.
When to use 满意
Be careful not to confuse 满意 with other similar expressions like 高兴 (gāo xìng, happy) or 开心 (kāi xīn, joyful), which have slightly different connotations. Use 满意 in contexts involving assessments of quality or service, and remember that it can be used both formally and informally.
满意 or something close to it
满意 (satisfied) vs 高兴 (happy) — use 满意 when expressing satisfaction with a specific outcome, while 高兴 conveys a more general sense of happiness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 满意 with the verb 喜欢 (xǐ huān, to like), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我满意这个电影' (Wǒ mǎnyì zhège diànyǐng) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个电影' (Wǒ xǐ huān zhège diànyǐng) for liking a movie.
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Grammar Patterns of 满意
满意 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她似乎对自己的表现很不____。
She seems quite dissatisfied with her own performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 满意
You can say '我对这个服务非常满意' (Wǒ duì zhège fúwù fēicháng mǎnyì), meaning 'I am very satisfied with this service.'
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