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    Expressing "to be dissatisfied" with 不满 (bùmǎn)

    Description & Modification
    Negation

    Structure

    对 + Object + 的不满

    Explanation

    不满 (bùmǎn) means "to be dissatisfied" or "dissatisfaction." It can function as both a verb and a noun, expressing displeasure or discontent toward something. It is commonly used with the preposition 对, as in 对生活的不满 (dissatisfaction with life).

    Examples

    • 居民对噪音问题表示强烈不满。

      Jūmín duì zàoyīn wèntí biǎoshì qiángliè bùmǎn.

      Residents expressed strong dissatisfaction with the noise problem.

    • 她对公司的加班制度越来越不满。

      Tā duì gōngsī de jiābān zhìdù yuèláiyuè bùmǎn.

      She is increasingly dissatisfied with the company's overtime policy.

    • 很多顾客对这次服务的质量感到不满。

      Hěn duō gùkè duì zhècì fúwù de zhìliàng gǎndào bùmǎn.

      Many customers are dissatisfied with the quality of service this time.

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