Comparing “mǎnzú” and “mǎnyì”
满足 vs 满意
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How it works
Both 满足 (mǎnzú) and 满意 (mǎnyì) can relate to satisfaction, but they are not the same.
满足 (mǎnzú) often means “to satisfy a need, condition, or desire.”
满意 (mǎnyì) means “to be satisfied with” something.
Example sentences
这个结果还不能完全满足我们的要求。
This result still cannot fully satisfy our requirements.
我对这次的安排总体上还是比较满意的。
Overall, I am still rather satisfied with the arrangements this time.
一个人光有物质条件并不一定会感到真正的满足,但如果连最基本的生活都没有保障, 就更谈不上满意了。
Having only material conditions does not necessarily make a person truly fulfilled, but if even the most basic life is not guaranteed, then satisfaction is even less possible.
Key point
满足 (mǎnzú) is often about meeting needs or feeling fulfilled; 满意 (mǎnyì) is more about evaluating and being pleased with something.