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完好 (intact) vs 完整 (complete) — use 完好 when emphasizing undamaged condition, while 完整 focuses on overall completeness regardless of condition.
Be careful to use this term in contexts where you are emphasizing the condition of something; it may not fit in more casual discussions. Avoid saying '完好' for things that are simply okay or average, as it implies a higher standard of quality. Common collocations include '完好无损' (intact and undamaged).
Although '完好' is not an official HSK level word, it connects well with topics surrounding descriptions of objects and conditions, which are essential at beginner levels. Focus on practicing this term with adjectives describing states, as they often appear together in conversations.
Learners often confuse '完好' with '好' (hao), which simply means 'good'. For example, saying '这本书好' (zhè běn shū hǎo) is correct, but using '完好' here would imply the book is not only good but also intact, which might not be the case.
Pronunciation of 完好
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How to say intact in Chinese
“intact” in Chinese is完好
完好 (wan2 hao3) means 'intact' or 'in good condition'. It is commonly used to describe items that are undamaged and functioning properly, such as goods, equipment, or even relationships. The term conveys a sense of completeness and reliability.
When to use 完好
Be careful to use this term in contexts where you are emphasizing the condition of something; it may not fit in more casual discussions. Avoid saying '完好' for things that are simply okay or average, as it implies a higher standard of quality. Common collocations include '完好无损' (intact and undamaged).
完好 or something close to it
完好 (intact) vs 完整 (complete) — use 完好 when emphasizing undamaged condition, while 完整 focuses on overall completeness regardless of condition.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '完好' with '好' (hao), which simply means 'good'. For example, saying '这本书好' (zhè běn shū hǎo) is correct, but using '完好' here would imply the book is not only good but also intact, which might not be the case.
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'完好' is typically used for objects rather than people, so it's not appropriate to describe a person directly with this term.
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