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    Describing something as full with 满 (mǎn)

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    Structure

    Verb + 满 / 满 + 了

    Explanation

    满 (mǎn) means "full" or "filled to the brim," used to describe a container or space that has been completely filled. It often appears as a resultative complement after verbs like 倒 (to pour). For example, 给他倒满 means "pour it full for him."

    Examples

    • 请帮我把这杯水倒满,我渴坏了。

      Qǐng bāng wǒ bǎ zhè bēi shuǐ dào mǎn, wǒ kě huài le.

      Please fill this glass of water for me — I'm dying of thirst.

    • 停车场已经停满了,我们得找别的地方。

      Tíngchēchǎng yǐjīng tíng mǎn le, wǒmen děi zhǎo bié de dìfāng.

      The parking lot is completely full; we need to find somewhere else.

    • 冰箱里塞满了昨天买的菜。

      Bīngxiāng lǐ sāi mǎn le zuótiān mǎi de cài.

      The fridge is packed with the vegetables bought yesterday.

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