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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
完全wánquáncompleteHSK 4, ad, 13 strokes, rank #295, Medium
完全wánquánwholeHSK 4, ad, 13 strokes, rank #295, Medium
完全wánquántotallyHSK 4, ad, 13 strokes, rank #295, Medium
完全wánquánentirelyHSK 4, ad, 13 strokes, rank #295, Medium
wánquán(wan2quan2)wan quan T2
  1. 1complete
  2. 2whole
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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.

Strokes13Frequency#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
13Strokes
—Radical
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.

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.

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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Component characters

完wánto finish
HSK 27 strokes宀
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全quánall
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How to say complete in Chinese

“complete” in Chinese is完全wánquán

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.

When to use 完全

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).

完全 or something close to it

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.

What learners get wrong

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.

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他____让这位姑娘迷住了。

He was completely captivated by this young lady.

Example sentences for 完全 (10)

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她的歌声让我完全陶醉其中。

tā de gēshēng ràng wǒ wánquán táozuì qízhōng。

She just totally blew me away with her singing.
2
你不一定非要让唇膏的颜色同礼服完全搭配。

nǐ bùyīdìng fēi yào ràng chún gāo de yánsè tóng lǐfú wánquán dāpèi。

You don't have to match your lipstick exactly to your outfit.
3
在我看来你对里士满小姐完全是一见钟情。

zài wǒ kànlái nǐ duì lǐ shì mǎn xiǎojiě wánquán shì yī jiàn zhōng qíng。

Seems to me you'vetaken quite a shine to Miss Richmond.
4
他们的兴趣完全是围绕着他们的职业。

tāmen de xìngqù wánquán shì wéirào zhe tāmen de zhíyè。

Their interests were completely bound up in their careers.
5
爱沙尼亚议会已经通过了宣布共和国完全独立的决议。

ài Shā ní yà yìhuì yǐjīng tōngguò le xuānbù gònghéguó wánquán dúlì de juéyì。

The Estonian parliament has passed a resolution declaring the republic fully independent.
6
他们完全是凭体育特长才获得了大学奖学金。

tāmen wánquán shì píng tǐyù tècháng cái huòdé le dàxué jiǎngxuéjīn。

They have been given college scholarships purely on athletic ability.
7
突然,我骨碌碌地滚下坡,完全晕头转向了。

tūrán, wǒ gǔ liù liù dì gǔn xià pō, wánquán yūntóuzhuànxiàng le。

Suddenly I was cartwheeling down the slope, all orientation gone.
8
这门学位课程经电气工程师学院鉴定完全合格。

zhè mén xuéwèi kèchéng Jīng diàn qì gōngchéngshī xuéyuàn jiàndìng wánquán hégé。

This degree programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
9
这是完全对立的目标之间的正面冲突。

zhè shì wánquán duìlì de mùbiāo zhījiān de zhèngmiàn chōngtū。

This was a straight conflict of directly opposed aims.
10
我以为这整件事已经完全了结了。

wǒ yǐwéi zhè zhěng jiàn shì yǐjīng wánquán liǎojié le。

I thought the whole business was dead and buried.

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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).

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