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    Expressing 'being full of' with 充满 (chōngmǎn)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 充满 + 了 + Noun

    Explanation

    充满 (chōngmǎn) is a verb meaning "to be full of" or "to be filled with." It is used to describe something brimming with a quality, emotion, or substance. For example, 充满了希望 means "full of hope."

    Examples

    • 教室里充满了孩子们的笑声。

      Jiàoshì lǐ chōngmǎn le háizimen de xiào shēng.

      The classroom was filled with the sound of children's laughter.

    • 他的眼神充满了自信。

      Tā de yǎnshén chōngmǎn le zìxìn.

      His eyes were full of confidence.

    • 春天的空气中充满了花的香味。

      Chūntiān de kōngqì zhōng chōngmǎn le huā de xiāngwèi.

      The spring air was filled with the fragrance of flowers.

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