mãn ý
Definition
- Adjective:
- Fully satisfied / completely pleased: A state of complete contentment or gratification where one's wishes, expectations, or desires have been entirely met.
- Satisfied to the fullest extent: Implies a deep and thorough satisfaction, leaving no further want.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Khách hàng rất mãn ý với dịch vụ. (The customer is fully satisfied with the service.)
- Kết quả công việc khiến sếp mãn ý. (The work result left the boss completely pleased.)
- Tôi mãn ý với cuộc sống hiện tại. (I am fully satisfied with my current life.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often conveys a stronger, more complete degree of satisfaction than simpler words like "vui" (happy) or "hài lòng" (satisfied). It is frequently used in formal or evaluative contexts, such as customer feedback, performance reviews, or personal fulfillment.
Variants and Related Words
Mãn nguyện (adj): fulfilled, content (often used for deeper, life-long wishes or spiritual contentment).
- Ông ấy sống một cuộc đời mãn nguyện. (He lived a fulfilled life.)
Toại ý (adj): having one's way, getting what one wants.
- Mọi việc diễn ra toại ý. (Everything went as desired.)
Synonyms
- Satisfied: contented, pleased.
- Gratified: having received satisfaction.
- Content: in a state of peaceful happiness.
Related Idioms
- Vừa ý mãn lòng: An idiom emphasizing complete and perfect satisfaction, where everything is to one's liking.
- Buổi biểu diễn làm khán giả vừa ý mãn lòng. (The performance left the audience thoroughly pleased and content.)