届满

屆滿

jièmǎn

verb #81,624

Meanings

1 (of a term of office) to expire
2 to reach the end of a fixed term

Characters

full; to fill (the term)

Examples

HSK 7-9

他的市长任期下个月届满。

Tā de shìzhǎng rènqī xià gè yuè jièmǎn.

His term as mayor expires next month.

HSK 7-9

合同届满之后我们再续签。

Hétong jièmǎn zhīhòu wǒmen zài xùqiān.

Once the contract expires, we'll renew it.

Tips

usage

Formal. Used for political offices, board terms, and fixed-period contracts. For everyday expiration (visa, food), use 到期.

Stroke Order

届 jiè

满 mǎn