Meaning
填满 means to fill something completely until there is no more space left. It combines 填 (to fill, to stuff) with 满 (full), creating a resultative compound that emphasizes the action is done to completion. It's used for physical spaces like containers, rooms, or forms, as well as abstract concepts like time or emotional states.
Usage
This is a common everyday verb used in both spoken and written Chinese. It typically takes an object and indicates filling something to its full capacity. Often used with containers, schedules, forms, or spaces. The structure 'verb + 满' is a productive pattern in Chinese showing completion or fullness as a result of the action.
Examples
- 01请把这个杯子填满水。.Please fill this cup with water.
- 02我的日程已经被各种会议填满了。.My schedule has already been filled up with various meetings.
Characters
Common collocations
- 填满表格to fill out a form completely
- 填满空白to fill in the blanks
- 被...填满...to be filled with...
- 填满时间to fill up one's time
Antonyms
Origin
填 originally depicted adding earth to level ground. 满 shows water (氵) filling a container to the brim. Together they form a resultative compound where 满 indicates the result of the filling action.