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    Expressing satisfaction with 满足 (mǎnzú)

    Degree & Intensity
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 满足 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 满足 (mǎnzú) means "to satisfy" or "to meet (a need or demand)." It can describe either feeling satisfied or fulfilling a requirement. When paired with 难以 (hard to), it conveys that something is difficult to satisfy or meet.

    Examples

    • 这份工作虽然辛苦，但她觉得很满足。

      Zhè fèn gōngzuò suīrán xīnkǔ, dàn tā juéde hěn mǎnzú.

      Although this job is tough, she finds it very fulfilling.

    • 现有的产能难以满足不断增长的市场需求。

      Xiànyǒu de chǎnnéng nán yǐ mǎnzú bùduàn zēngzhǎng de shìchǎng xūqiú.

      The existing production capacity can hardly meet the constantly growing market demand.

    • 只要能满足客户的要求，订单就没问题。

      Zhǐyào néng mǎnzú kèhù de yāoqiú, dìngdān jiù méi wèntí.

      As long as we can meet the customer's requirements, there will be no problem with the order.

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