Skip to content
Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
充满 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
充满chōngmǎnfull ofHSK 5, a, 19 strokes, rank #1276, Hard
充满chōngmǎnbrimming withHSK 5, a, 19 strokes, rank #1276, Hard
充满chōngmǎnvery fullHSK 5, a, 19 strokes, rank #1276, Hard
充满chōngmǎnpermeatedHSK 5, a, 19 strokes, rank #1276, Hard
chōngmǎn(chong1man3)chong man T1
  1. 1full of
  2. 2brimming with
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

充满(充滿)chōngmǎn(chong1man3)

充满 (chōngmǎn) means 'full of' or 'brimming with.' It is commonly used to express a state of being saturated or overflowing with a particular quality or substance, such as emotions, thoughts, or physical objects. This word can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, describing things like a room filled with people or a heart filled with joy.

Strokes19Frequency#1276DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, expressing emotions such as love or gratitude often involves the concept of being 'full' or 'brimming,' as seen in phrases like 充满爱 (chōngmǎn ài, full of love). This reflects the cultural emphasis on emotional expression and connection among individuals.

Memory tip

Imagine a cup that is not just full, but overflowing with a vibrant, colorful liquid. The character 充 (chōng) looks like a flowing river, suggesting abundance, while 满 (mǎn) depicts a container that cannot hold more, symbolizing fullness. Together, they visualize the idea of being brimming with something.

Meanings of 充满

chōngmǎn(chong1man3)
1full of
2brimming with
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 充满 means.

About 充满

充满Simplified
充滿Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1276Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

Podcast: 充满

JasonAmy

Podcast: 充满

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI study notes for 充满

Quick Contrast

满 (mǎn) vs 充盈 (chōngyíng) — use 充满 when emphasizing the sense of being filled to the brim or overflowing, while 满 is more neutral about being full without the connotation of abundance.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 充满 with similar terms like 满足 (mǎnzú), which means 'to satisfy.' 充满 is often used in more emotional or expressive contexts, while 满足 is more about fulfilling needs. The phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but its emotive power is best suited for expressive writing or speech.

HSK Study Tips

As a HSK Level 5 word, 充满 connects with other descriptive terms like 感动 (gǎndòng, moved) and 激动 (jīdòng, excited). Focus on using it to describe feelings or states of being, and practice forming sentences that illustrate its nuanced meanings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 充满 with 满, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我满快乐' (wǒ mǎn kuàilè) instead of '我充满快乐' (wǒ chōngmǎn kuàilè) leads to incorrect usage. Remember, 充满 conveys a richer, overflowing quality.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 充满

Premium — Locked

Tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 充满, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsPitch drawing+5 XP
Get Pro to unlock

Jason Explains 充满 to you

Let me explain 充满 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 充满 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

How well do you know 充满?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 充满 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Component characters

充chōngto fill
HSK 76 strokes儿
View full entry
满mǎnto fill
HSK 413 strokes氵
View full entry

How to say full of in Chinese

“full of” in Chinese is充满chōngmǎn

充满 (chōngmǎn) means 'full of' or 'brimming with.' It is commonly used to express a state of being saturated or overflowing with a particular quality or substance, such as emotions, thoughts, or physical objects. This word can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, describing things like a room filled with people or a heart filled with joy.

When to use 充满

Be careful not to confuse 充满 with similar terms like 满足 (mǎnzú), which means 'to satisfy.' 充满 is often used in more emotional or expressive contexts, while 满足 is more about fulfilling needs. The phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but its emotive power is best suited for expressive writing or speech.

充满 or something close to it

满 (mǎn) vs 充盈 (chōngyíng) — use 充满 when emphasizing the sense of being filled to the brim or overflowing, while 满 is more neutral about being full without the connotation of abundance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 充满 with 满, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我满快乐' (wǒ mǎn kuàilè) instead of '我充满快乐' (wǒ chōngmǎn kuàilè) leads to incorrect usage. Remember, 充满 conveys a richer, overflowing quality.

Write 充满

充
满

Practice writing 充满 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Grammar patterns of 充满

充满 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 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.

Exercise 1 of 2

Fill the gap

Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.

生活就是这样,时而让人失望,时而让人____信心。

Life is just like this — sometimes disappointing, sometimes filling you with confidence.

Example sentences for 充满 (10)

Listen to all sentences once to receive XP
1
空气中充满诱人的烤牛肉香味。

kōngqì zhōng chōngmǎn yòurén de kǎo niúròu xiāngwèi。

A tantalising aroma of roast beef fills the air.
2
经过一连串充满敌意的争吵,交易泡汤了。

jīngguò yìliánchuàn chōngmǎn dí yì de zhēngchǎo, jiāoyì pào shāng le。

The deal ended after a series of rancorous disputes.
3
这本书充满了萧伯纳独特的爱尔兰式幽默与嘲讽。

zhè běn shū chōngmǎn le xiāo bà nà dútè de ài ěr lán shì yōumò yǔ cháo fěng。

This book is suffused with Shaw's characteristic wry Irish humour.
4
这是一部气势恢宏、引人入胜的电影,充满了动人心魄的瑰丽意象。

zhè shì yī bù qìshì huī hóng、 yǐnrénrùshèng de diànyǐng, chōngmǎn le dòngrén xīn pò de guī lí yìxiàng。

This is an ambitious and intriguing movie, full of striking imagery.
5
这就像电影一样充满戏剧性,不过这是真实发生的。

zhè jiù xiàng diànyǐng yíyàng chōngmǎn xìjù xìng, búguò zhè shì zhēnshí fāshēng de。

It's just as dramatic as a film, only it's real.
6
专业学科充满陷阱,专套粗心大意的人。

zhuānyè xuékē chōngmǎn xiànjǐng, zhuān tào cūxīndàyì de rén。

Specialist subjects are full of pitfalls for the unwary.
7
高级时尚顾问会使你的头脑充满新鲜想法。

gāojí shíshàng gùwèn huì shǐ nǐ de tóunǎo chōngmǎn xīnxiān xiǎngfǎ。

Top style consultants will leave you buzzing with new ideas.
8
这些人的生活充满了戏剧性,总能让你兴趣盎然。

zhèxiē rén de shēnghuó chōngmǎn le xìjù xìng, zǒng néng ràng nǐ xìngqù àng rán。

There's a sufficiency of drama in these lives to sustain your interest.
9
她能看出她的两个儿子充满了骄傲。

tā néng kànchū tā de liǎng gèr zi chōngmǎn le jiāo’ào。

She could see her two sons swell with pride.
10
载人宇宙飞行的前景看上去充满了越来越多的变数。

zǎi rén yǔzhòu fēixíng de qiánjǐng kànshangqu chōngmǎn le yuèláiyuè duō de biàn shù。

The future for manned space flight is looking increasingly uncertain.

Ask Jason

Have a question about 充满?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

Frequently asked questions about 充满

Yes, it can describe a physical space, like a room充满 (chōngmǎn) with people or objects.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 充满?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab