Definition
爆满 (bào mǎn) describes a venue or event that is packed to capacity, often with a lively, crowded feel. It is more colloquial and specific to people-filled spaces than 饱和 (bǎo hé), which is a broader term for saturation in chemistry, markets, or systems.
verb
filled to capacity (of a venue, event, etc.)
Easily confused
- 饱满bǎo mǎnsound-alike(of grain, fruit, etc.) plump; full and rounded
Examples
- 爆满。Zuówǎn de yīnyuètīng bào mǎn le.The concert hall was filled to capacity last night.
- 爆满。Zhè jiā cāntīng zhōumò jīngcháng bào mǎn.This restaurant is often packed on weekends.
- 爆满，。Bówùguǎn yǐjīng bào mǎn le, wǒmen míngtiān zài qù ba.The museum is already full; let's go tomorrow instead.
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