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完成 (wánchéng) is used for 'to complete' in a neutral or positive sense, while 完了 (wánle) often implies a negative outcome or being done for.
Be careful not to confuse 完了 with just 完, which simply means 'finished' without the negative implications. This phrase is more informal and often used in spoken language rather than formal settings. Common collocations include '事情完了' (the matter is finished) or '完了! 这下糟了!' (It's over! This is bad!).
完了 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding it can enhance comprehension of conversational Mandarin, especially at HSK Level 3 and above. Focus on its usage in sentences related to completion or negative outcomes to better grasp its context.
Learners often mistakenly use 完了 in overly formal contexts. For example, saying '在会议上，我完了' (In the meeting, I am finished) sounds awkward; a more suitable phrase would be '在会议上，事情已经完成了' (In the meeting, things have been completed).
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How to say to be finished in Chinese
“to be finished” in Chinese is完了
完了 (wan2 le5) means 'to be finished' or 'to be done for.' It can express a sense of something being completed, often with a negative connotation, such as something being ruined or lost. This term is commonly used in both casual and serious contexts, especially when discussing failure or unfortunate outcomes.
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Be careful not to confuse 完了 with just 完, which simply means 'finished' without the negative implications. This phrase is more informal and often used in spoken language rather than formal settings. Common collocations include '事情完了' (the matter is finished) or '完了! 这下糟了!' (It's over! This is bad!).
完了 or something close to it
完成 (wánchéng) is used for 'to complete' in a neutral or positive sense, while 完了 (wánle) often implies a negative outcome or being done for.
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Learners often mistakenly use 完了 in overly formal contexts. For example, saying '在会议上，我完了' (In the meeting, I am finished) sounds awkward; a more suitable phrase would be '在会议上，事情已经完成了' (In the meeting, things have been completed).
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You can say '事情完了' (the matter is finished) or '我完了' (I'm done for) to express completion.
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