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March 24, 2026
美满(美滿)měimǎn(mei3man3)
美满 (měimǎn) describes a state of happiness and completeness, often used in the context of relationships, marriages, or family life. It conveys a sense of blissful fulfillment and satisfaction, indicating that everything is harmonious and ideal. This term is frequently used in auspicious phrases, especially during celebrations such as weddings.
Strokes22Frequency#10016DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 美满 is often emphasized during traditional ceremonies like weddings, where couples are wished a '美满幸福' (blissful happiness) life together, reflecting the importance of harmonious family relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful (美) painting of a happy family seated around a table filled with food, symbolizing abundance and happiness. The '满' part looks like a full vessel, representing completeness. Together, 美满 sounds like 'may man,' a wish for a blissful life.
Meanings of 美满
měimǎn(mei3man3)
1happy
2blissful
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About 美满
美满Simplified
美滿Traditional
22Strokes
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#10016Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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美好 (měihǎo) - use 美满 when referring specifically to a harmonious and fulfilling relationship, while 美好 is more general and can describe anything that is good or beautiful.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 美满 with similar expressions like 幸福 (xìngfú), which also means happiness but lacks the nuance of completeness. This word is more formal and often used in celebratory contexts, so it's less common in casual conversations. Common collocations include 美满的家庭 (měimǎn de jiātíng - a blissful family) and 美满的生活 (měimǎn de shēnghuó - a fulfilling life).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 美满 connects with other advanced vocabulary that expresses emotions and states of being. Students should focus on its usage in contexts related to happiness and fulfillment, as well as its formal applications in celebrations and greetings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 美满 in overly casual contexts, such as in everyday greetings, where 幸福 would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '我今天很美满' (I am very blissful today) sounds awkward; instead, use '我今天很幸福' (I am very happy today).
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美满 (měimǎn) describes a state of happiness and completeness, often used in the context of relationships, marriages, or family life. It conveys a sense of blissful fulfillment and satisfaction, indicating that everything is harmonious and ideal. This term is frequently used in auspicious phrases, especially during celebrations such as weddings.
When to use 美满
Be careful not to confuse 美满 with similar expressions like 幸福 (xìngfú), which also means happiness but lacks the nuance of completeness. This word is more formal and often used in celebratory contexts, so it's less common in casual conversations. Common collocations include 美满的家庭 (měimǎn de jiātíng - a blissful family) and 美满的生活 (měimǎn de shēnghuó - a fulfilling life).
美满 or something close to it
美好 (měihǎo) - use 美满 when referring specifically to a harmonious and fulfilling relationship, while 美好 is more general and can describe anything that is good or beautiful.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 美满 in overly casual contexts, such as in everyday greetings, where 幸福 would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '我今天很美满' (I am very blissful today) sounds awkward; instead, use '我今天很幸福' (I am very happy today).
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Grammar Patterns of 美满
美满 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 2 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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一段____的恋情需要彼此关心并体恤对方的情感。
A good relationship involves concern and sensitivity for each other's feelings.
