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完成 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
完成wánchéngto completeHSK 3, v, 13 strokes, rank #606, Medium
完成wánchéngto accomplishHSK 3, v, 13 strokes, rank #606, Medium
wánchéng(wan2cheng2)wan cheng T2
  1. 1to complete
  2. 2to accomplish
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March 24, 2026

完成wánchéng(wan2cheng2)

完成 (wánchéng) means 'to complete' or 'to accomplish' something. It is commonly used in both academic and professional contexts to indicate that a task or project has been successfully finished. The nuance often implies a sense of fulfillment or reaching a desired outcome.

Strokes13Frequency#606DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, completing tasks efficiently is often linked to personal and professional reputation. The ability to successfully finish projects can enhance one's credibility and respect in social and work environments.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'wand' (wán) that helps you 'complete' (chéng) your tasks magically. Visualize waving the wand and watching your to-do list disappear, symbolizing accomplishment.

Meanings of 完成

wánchéng(wan2cheng2)
1to complete
2to accomplish
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About 完成

完成Simplified
13Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#606Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 完成

Quick Contrast

完成 (wánchéng) vs 达成 (dáchéng) — use 完成 for tasks that are fully finished, while 达成 is better for achieving agreements or goals.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 完成 with other completion-related verbs like 结束 (jiéshù), which means 'to end' or 'to finish.' 完成 is more about achieving goals. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing tasks or projects.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 3 word, 完成 connects with other verbs related to actions and results, such as 开始 (kāishǐ, to start) and 进行 (jìnxíng, to carry out). Focus on using it in sentences that describe processes or projects to build contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often incorrectly use 完成 with nouns instead of verbs, such as saying '完成任务 (wánchéng rènwu)' instead of the correct '完成这个任务 (wánchéng zhège rènwu)' for 'complete this task.'

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Component Characters

完wánto finish
HSK 27 strokes宀
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成chéngto succeed
HSK 66 strokes戈
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How to say to complete in Chinese

“to complete” in Chinese is完成wánchéng

完成 (wánchéng) means 'to complete' or 'to accomplish' something. It is commonly used in both academic and professional contexts to indicate that a task or project has been successfully finished. The nuance often implies a sense of fulfillment or reaching a desired outcome.

When to use 完成

Be careful not to confuse 完成 with other completion-related verbs like 结束 (jiéshù), which means 'to end' or 'to finish.' 完成 is more about achieving goals. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing tasks or projects.

完成 or something close to it

完成 (wánchéng) vs 达成 (dáchéng) — use 完成 for tasks that are fully finished, while 达成 is better for achieving agreements or goals.

What learners get wrong

Learners often incorrectly use 完成 with nouns instead of verbs, such as saying '完成任务 (wánchéng rènwu)' instead of the correct '完成这个任务 (wánchéng zhège rènwu)' for 'complete this task.'

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完成 refers to completing a task or achieving a goal, while 结束 simply means to end something without the implication of accomplishment.

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