mun5 ji3滿意满意
Jyutpingmun5 ji3
Yalemúhn yi
Definition
To be satisfied; to find something satisfactory or meeting one's expectations.
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How it's used
Expressing satisfaction often involves adding a degree adverb like 好 or 幾 before 滿意 to sound natural. It functions as a stative verb, so you can negate it directly with 唔 to form 唔滿意. It is frequently used with the preposition 對 to indicate the object of satisfaction.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 滿足 when they mean 滿意. While 滿意 refers to a state of being content with a specific outcome or performance, 滿足 usually describes a deeper sense of fulfillment or having one's needs met.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
