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March 24, 2026
完全wánquán(wan2quan2)
完全 (wánquán) means complete or whole, indicating that something is in a perfect or finished state. It's often used to describe something that is entirely satisfactory or devoid of any deficiency, such as '完全正确' (completely correct) or '完全理解' (fully understand). The nuance suggests a sense of totality without any exceptions.
Frequency#295DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of completeness is often associated with harmony and balance, reflecting a philosophical preference for wholeness in life and relationships. This mirrors traditional values found in Confucianism, which emphasize the importance of fulfilling one's roles completely.
Memory Tip
Think of 完 (wán) as a 'finished' piece of art, and 全 (quán) as a 'full' canvas. Together, they form a picture of something being entirely finished and perfect, like a masterpiece that is completely done.
Meanings of 完全
wánquán(wan2quan2)
1complete
2whole
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About 完全
完全Simplified
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副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#295Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
完全 (wánquán) vs 彻底 (chèdǐ) — use 完全 for completeness in a general sense, while 彻底 emphasizes thoroughness or finality in a process.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 完 (wán) as a 'finished' piece of art, and 全 (quán) as a 'full' canvas. Together, they form a picture of something being entirely finished and perfect, like a masterpiece that is completely done.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 完全 with other similar words that imply partiality or incompleteness. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure that it fits the context of totality. Common collocations include '完全同意' (fully agree) and '完全没问题' (completely no problem).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 完全 is often used in conjunction with verbs to express totality. Students should focus on using it with different verbs to convey a complete action or state, enhancing their ability to modify sentences expressively.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of completeness is often associated with harmony and balance, reflecting a philosophical preference for wholeness in life and relationships. This mirrors traditional values found in Confucianism, which emphasize the importance of fulfilling one's roles completely.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 完全 to describe something that is partially true, saying '这个问题完全对' (this problem is completely correct) when they mean '部分正确' (partially correct). Ensure you reserve 完全 for situations that are wholly true or finished.
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Grammar Patterns of 完全
完全 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 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.
This degree programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
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这是完全对立的目标之间的正面冲突。
zhè shì wán quán duì lì de mù biāo zhī jiān de zhèng miàn chōng tū。
This was a straight conflict of directly opposed aims.
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我以为这整件事已经完全了结了。
wǒ yǐ wéi zhè zhěng jiàn shì yǐ jīng wán quán le jié le。
I thought the whole business was dead and buried.
Cultural Notes for 完全
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of completeness is often associated with harmony and balance, reflecting a philosophical preference for wholeness in life and relationships. This mirrors traditional values found in Confucianism, which emphasize the importance of fulfilling one's roles completely.
Frequently Asked Questions about 完全
Yes, you can use 完全 in a negative context to emphasize that something is completely wrong or not acceptable, for example, '这完全不对' (this is completely wrong).
Not exactly; 完 (wán) means 'to finish' or 'to complete,' while 完全 emphasizes totality and wholeness. They can complement each other but are not synonymous.
A common phrase is '完全理解' (fully understand), which indicates a deep and total understanding of a subject.
