sam1 mun5 ji3 zuk1心滿意足心满意足
Jyutpingsam1 mun5 ji3 zuk1
Yalesām múhn yi jūk
Definition
Perfectly content; extremely satisfied.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a sense of deep, internal peace rather than just achieving a goal. It is frequently used to describe a state of being grateful for what one already has, often appearing at the end of a sentence with the particle 喇 to emphasize a settled feeling.
Examples
He is perfectly content now that he has found a good job.
What else are you not satisfied with?
Related words
Common phrases
to feel perfectly content
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple task completion, as it specifically refers to emotional fulfillment or contentment with life circumstances. It is not a direct substitute for the simple adjective 滿意 when talking about the quality of a product or service.
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