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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
全部quánbùwholeHSK 4, n, rank #856, Medium
全部quánbùentireHSK 4, n, rank #856, Medium
全部quánbùcompleteHSK 4, n, rank #856, Medium
quánbù(quan2bu4) T2
  1. 1whole
  2. 2entire
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March 24, 2026
全部quánbù(quan2bu4)

全部 (quán bù) means 'whole', 'entire', or 'complete'. It is commonly used to refer to all parts of something or the entirety of a set, such as '全部的工作' (the entire work) or '全部人' (everyone). This term emphasizes totality and is often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Frequency#856DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of '全部' is often linked to community and collective effort. For example, during festivals, the idea of sharing '全部的食物' (all the food) signifies unity and togetherness, reflecting the importance of community in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant round pie (全) that is completely filled (部) with delicious toppings. The pie represents the whole or entire thing, helping you remember that '全部' signifies completeness. The pronunciation 'quán bù' can also be remembered by thinking of a 'whole bun' that is completely filled.

Meanings of 全部

quánbù(quan2bu4)
1whole
2entire
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全部Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#856Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

所有 (suǒyǒu) - use 全部 when emphasizing the totality of a set, while 所有 focuses on possession or ownership of items.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a giant round pie (全) that is completely filled (部) with delicious toppings. The pie represents the whole or entire thing, helping you remember that '全部' signifies completeness. The pronunciation 'quán bù' can also be remembered by thinking of a 'whole bun' that is completely filled.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse '全部' with '所有' (suǒ yǒu), which also means 'all' but carries a different nuance. '全部' is often used when referring to parts making up a whole, whereas '所有' is more about possession. Additionally, remember the tone changes: '全部' is pronounced with the second tone and fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, '全部' connects well with vocabulary related to quantity and completeness. Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe total amounts or collections, as this will enhance their ability to express ideas about entirety in various contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of '全部' is often linked to community and collective effort. For example, during festivals, the idea of sharing '全部的食物' (all the food) signifies unity and togetherness, reflecting the importance of community in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use '全部' with singular nouns, like saying '全部的书' (the whole book) instead of '这本书' (this book). Remember, '全部' should modify plural or collective nouns.

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全quánall
HSK 46 strokes入
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部bùministry
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Grammar Patterns of 全部

全部 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他们按照地图找到了____东西，顺利完成了任务。

They found everything according to the map and successfully completed the task.

Example Sentences for 全部 (10)

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你可以将收藏的全部CD保存在电脑硬盘上。

nǐ kě yǐ jiāng shōu cáng de quán bùCD CD bǎo cún zài diàn nǎo yìng pán。

You can store your entire CD collection on the computer's hard drive.
2
这辆车报废了，但人员全部安全逃离。

zhè liàng chē bào fèi le， ， dàn rén yuán quán bù ān quán táo。

The car was a write-off, but everyone escaped unharmed.
3
这可能是真的，但它并不是事情的全部。

zhè kě néng shì zhēn de， ， dàn tā bìng bù shì shì qíng de quán。

This may be true but it is only part of the story.
4
那个小房间放着这家人的全部家当。

nà gè xiǎo fáng jiān fàng zháo zhè jiā rén de quán bù jiā dāng。

That small room contained the sum total of the family's possessions.
5
我想狄多已经把这件伤心事全部告诉你了吧？

wǒ xiǎng dí duō yǐ jīng bǎ zhè jiàn shāng xīn shì quán bù gào sù nǐ le bā？

Dido's told you the whole sad story, I presume?
6
今天他得以将主题全部集中在经济方面。

jīn tiān tā dé yǐ jiāng zhǔ tí quán bù jí zhōng zài jīng jì fāng miàn。

Today he was able to focus his message exclusively on the economy.
7
对于有些人来说，赛跑的全部意义就是竞争。

duì yú yǒu xiē rén lái shuō， ， sài pǎo de quán bù yì yì jiù shì jìng。

For some people, competing is the be-all and end-all of their running.
8
我说的其余那些全部都是废话。

wǒ shuō de qí yú nà xiē quán bù dū shì fèi huà。

All the rest I said, all that was bullshit.
9
镇子里只有很少人知道全部实情。

zhèn zǐ lǐ zhī yǒu hěn shǎo rén zhī dào quán bù shí qíng。

In the town very few know the whole truth.
10
消防队员把140名客人全部从大楼里安全营救出来。

xiāo fáng duì yuán bǎ140 140 míng kè rén quán bù cóng dà lóu lǐ ān quán yíng jiù chū。

All 140 guests were brought out of the building safely by firemen.

Cultural Notes for 全部

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of '全部' is often linked to community and collective effort. For example, during festivals, the idea of sharing '全部的食物' (all the food) signifies unity and togetherness, reflecting the importance of community in Chinese society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 全部

'全部' emphasizes the entirety of a group or set, while '所有' refers specifically to possession. They are not interchangeable.