Meaning of 圆满
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- satisfactory; consummate; perfect
How to use 圆满
圆满 describes events, tasks, or outcomes that ended well with no regrets, and it often appears in formal or ceremonial language. It commonly pairs with 成功 or follows verbs like 结束 and 完成. Example: 会议圆满结束了。(Huìyì yuánmǎn jiéshù le.) The meeting came to a successful close.
圆 (yuán) means round, and 满 (mǎn) means full. Picture a full, round moon with nothing missing, and you have something complete and perfect.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes use 圆满 to describe a person feeling happy, but for that you need 满意 (mǎnyì). Say 结果很圆满 for the outcome, and 我很满意 for your own feeling.
圆满 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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圆 yuán · circle · 10 strokes
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满 mǎn · to fill · 13 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 圆满.
| 满意 | mǎnyì | satisfied; pleased |
| 不满 | bùmǎn | dissatisfied; discontented; resentful; (before a number) to be less than |
| 充满 | chōngmǎn | full of; brimming with |
| 满足 | mǎnzú | to satisfy; to meet (the needs of) |
| 布满 | bùmǎn | to be covered with; to be filled with |
| 圆珠笔 | yuánzhūbǐ | ballpoint pen |
| 美满 | měimǎn | happy; blissful |
| 满怀 | mǎnhuái | to have one's heart filled with; (to collide) full on |
| 丰满 | fēngmǎn | ample; well developed |
| 圆形 | yuánxíng | round; circular |
| 团圆 | tuányuán | to have a reunion |
| 爆满 | bàomǎn | filled to capacity (of theater, stadium, gymnasium etc) |
Questions about 圆满
What does 圆满 mean?
圆满 (yuánmǎn) means "satisfactory; consummate; perfect" and is used as a adjective.
How do you write 圆满?
圆满 is made of 2 characters: 圆 (10 strokes), 满 (13 strokes). That is 23 strokes in total.
Is 圆满 an HSK word?
Yes. 圆满 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 圆满 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 圆满 is written 圓滿.
What does 圆满成功 mean?
圆满成功 (yuánmǎn chénggōng) means a complete success. It is a set phrase used in news reports, speeches, and official announcements about events, launches, or projects.
Can 圆满 describe a family or a life?
Yes. People say 家庭圆满 or 人生圆满 to mean a family or life that feels whole and fulfilled. This sense ties to the image of a full moon, a traditional symbol of family reunion.