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AI Study Notes for 竣
完 (wán) vs 结束 (jiéshù) — use 竣 when emphasizing formal completion, while 完 is more general and 结束 focuses on the act of ending.
Learners often confuse 竣 with similar verbs like 完 (wán) which also means 'to finish.' However, 竣 is more formal and less frequently used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '竣工' (jùn gōng - to complete construction) and '竣事' (jùn shì - to finish a matter).
Though 竣 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is beneficial to recognize it when studying HSK-related terms that involve completion, like 完成 (wán chéng). Focus on the context in which formal completion terms are used in writing and speaking.
Learners might mistakenly use 竣 in casual conversation, where 完 is more appropriate. For example, saying '我已经竣了作业' (Wǒ yǐjīng jùn le zuòyè) instead of '我已经完成了作业' (Wǒ yǐjīng wánchéng le zuòyè) is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 竣
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Etymology of 竣
Phonosemantic compound. 立 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound.
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Phonosemantic compound. 立 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half立 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half夋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaystand
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to terminate, to finish, to end; to quit in Chinese
“to terminate, to finish, to end; to quit” in Chinese is竣
The character 竣 (jùn) refers to the act of finishing or completing something, often used in formal contexts such as project completion or formal documents. It carries a sense of finality and is commonly associated with concluding tasks or phases in both personal and professional settings.
When to use 竣
Learners often confuse 竣 with similar verbs like 完 (wán) which also means 'to finish.' However, 竣 is more formal and less frequently used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '竣工' (jùn gōng - to complete construction) and '竣事' (jùn shì - to finish a matter).
竣 or something close to it
完 (wán) vs 结束 (jiéshù) — use 竣 when emphasizing formal completion, while 完 is more general and 结束 focuses on the act of ending.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 竣 in casual conversation, where 完 is more appropriate. For example, saying '我已经竣了作业' (Wǒ yǐjīng jùn le zuòyè) instead of '我已经完成了作业' (Wǒ yǐjīng wánchéng le zuòyè) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 竣
竣 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
Complete the Sentence
这座桥一年半载可望____工.
Completion of this bridge is expected in a year or so.
Example Sentences for 竣 (2)
Word Family of 竣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 竣
No, 竣 is more commonly found in formal writing or discussions about project completion.
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