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    Expressing 'to enrich' or 'to fulfill' with 充实 (chōngshí)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    充实 + 地 + Verb / Subject + 很 + 充实

    Explanation

    The word 充实 (chōngshí) means "to enrich," "to fulfill," or "fulfilling." It can function as a verb meaning to make something richer or more substantial, or as an adjective describing a life or experience that feels full and meaningful. For example, 充实地享受 means "to enjoy in a fulfilling way."

    Examples

    • 每天学点新东西，生活会更加充实。

      Měi tiān xué diǎn xīn dōngxi, shēnghuó huì gèngjiā chōngshí.

      Learn something new every day, and life will be more fulfilling.

    • 读书可以充实我们的精神世界。

      Dúshū kěyǐ chōngshí wǒmen de jīngshén shìjiè.

      Reading can enrich our spiritual world.

    • 虽然很累，但这个假期过得很充实。

      Suīrán hěn lèi, dàn zhège jiàqī guò de hěn chōngshí.

      Although I was very tired, this vacation was very fulfilling.

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