How to Say “I am satisfied” in Chinese
Feelings and opinions · HSK 3
"I am satisfied" in Chinese is 我很满意 (Wǒ hěn mǎnyì). 满意 (mǎnyì) is the standard word for satisfaction with a result, service, or purchase; it's what Taobao and Meituan ask you to rate after every order. For food specifically, Chinese speakers prefer 好吃 (delicious) or 吃饱了 (I'm full) over 满意.
Primary translation
我很满意
Wǒ hěn mǎnyì
Traditional: 我很滿意
Variants by register
Formal
我非常满意
Wǒ fēicháng mǎnyì
Casual
我挺满意的
Wǒ tǐng mǎnyì de
When to use it
满意 (mǎnyì) is the standard word for satisfaction with a result, service, or purchase; it's what Taobao and Meituan ask you to rate after every order. For food specifically, Chinese speakers prefer 好吃 (delicious) or 吃饱了 (I'm full) over 满意. Note 满意 takes 对 to introduce what you're satisfied with: 我对服务很满意 (I'm satisfied with the service). Using 满足 (mǎnzú) instead sounds deeper; more like contentment or having your needs met.
Example sentences
我对这次旅行很满意。
Wǒ duì zhè cì lǚxíng hěn mǎnyì.
I'm very satisfied with this trip.
老板对我的工作非常满意。
Lǎobǎn duì wǒ de gōngzuò fēicháng mǎnyì.
The boss is extremely satisfied with my work.
如果不满意，可以退货。
Rúguǒ bù mǎnyì, kěyǐ tuìhuò.
If you're not satisfied, you can return it.