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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
完整wánzhěngcompleteHSK 5, a, 23 strokes, rank #3167, Hard
完整wánzhěngintactHSK 5, a, 23 strokes, rank #3167, Hard
wánzhěng(wan2zheng3)wan zheng T2
  1. 1complete
  2. 2intact
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March 24, 2026

完整wánzhěng(wan2zheng3)

完整 (wánzhěng) means complete or intact, often used to describe something that is whole without missing parts. It can refer to physical objects, ideas, or even processes, indicating that nothing is lacking or damaged.

Strokes23Frequency#3167DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of completeness is often tied to harmony and balance, reflecting the importance of wholeness in relationships and family dynamics.

Memory tip

Think of '完整' as a complete puzzle. The '完' (wán) part looks like a finished piece, and '整' (zhěng) resembles a well-organized arrangement. Together, they symbolize a complete and intact picture.

Meanings of 完整

wánzhěng(wan2zheng3)
1complete
2intact
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About 完整

完整Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3167Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

完整 (wánzhěng) vs 完美 (wánměi): use 完整 when referring to something that is whole or intact, while 完美 emphasizes flawlessness or perfection.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone of '完整'; it's pronounced with the second tone (wán) and third tone (zhěng). Common mistakes include using '不完整' (bù wánzhěng) to describe something that is merely incomplete, rather than damaged. It’s generally used in both formal and informal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, focus on its use in more complex sentences and contexts. It connects with other HSK 5 words like '完善' (wánshàn), which means to perfect or improve, allowing learners to expand their vocabulary around completeness and quality.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '完整' with '完全' (wánquán), which means 'completely' or 'entirely.' For example, saying '这个计划完整' (zhège jìhuà wánzhěng) instead of '这个计划完全' (zhège jìhuà wánquán) can lead to misunderstanding the emphasis on completeness versus totality.

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Component characters

完wánto finish
HSK 27 strokes宀
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整zhěngexactly
HSK 416 strokes攵
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How to say complete in Chinese

“complete” in Chinese is完整wánzhěng

完整 (wánzhěng) means complete or intact, often used to describe something that is whole without missing parts. It can refer to physical objects, ideas, or even processes, indicating that nothing is lacking or damaged.

When to use 完整

Be careful with the tone of '完整'; it's pronounced with the second tone (wán) and third tone (zhěng). Common mistakes include using '不完整' (bù wánzhěng) to describe something that is merely incomplete, rather than damaged. It’s generally used in both formal and informal contexts.

完整 or something close to it

完整 (wánzhěng) vs 完美 (wánměi): use 完整 when referring to something that is whole or intact, while 完美 emphasizes flawlessness or perfection.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '完整' with '完全' (wánquán), which means 'completely' or 'entirely.' For example, saying '这个计划完整' (zhège jìhuà wánzhěng) instead of '这个计划完全' (zhège jìhuà wánquán) can lead to misunderstanding the emphasis on completeness versus totality.

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Grammar patterns of 完整

完整 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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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他们的____目录售价5美元,第一次订购时可返还这5美元。

Their full catalogue costs $5, redeemable against a first order.

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他们的完整目录售价5美元,第一次订购时可返还这5美元。

tāmen de wánzhěng mùlù shòujià5 měiyuán, dìyī cì dìnggòu shí kě fǎnhuán zhè5 měiyuán。

Their full catalogue costs $5, redeemable against a first order.
2
基于如此不完整的证据采取的任何行动都是愚蠢的。

jīyú rúcǐ bù wánzhěng de zhèngjù cǎiqǔ de rènhé xíngdòng dōushì yúchǔn de。

Any action on the basis of such fragmentary evidence would be foolish.
3
你已经在末尾完整地列出了名字和地址。

nǐ yǐjīng zài mò wěi wánzhěng dì liè chū le míngzi hé dìzhǐ。

You've given a whole list of names and addresses at the back.
4
把它完整地听下来后还是没多少收获。

bǎ tā wánzhěng dì tīng xiàlái hòu háishi méi duōshao shōuhuò。

Listening to it in its entirety is also fairly unrewarding.
5
上天会把你带走,看着你,对你说,只有一件事可以让灵魂完整,那就是爱。

shàng tiān huì bǎ nǐ dài zǒu, kàn zhe nǐ, duì nǐ shuō, zhǐyǒu yī jiàn shì kěyǐ ràng línghún wánzhěng, nà jiùshì ài。

Heaven will take you back and look at you and say, "Only one thing can make a soul complete—and that thing is love."
6
他们本不可能撑完整场比赛的。

tāmen běn bù kěnéng chēng wánzhěng chǎng bǐsài de。

They wouldn't have lasted the full game.
7
申请书连同完整个人简历和两份推荐信必须在6月12日以前送达校长处。

shēnqǐngshū liántóng wánzhěng gèrén jiǎnlì hé liǎng fèn tuījiàn xìn bìxū zài6 yuè12 rì yǐqián sòng dá xiàozhǎng chǔ。

Applications with a full curriculum vitae and two references should reach the Principal by June 12th.
8
如果你要借钱付首付的话,要提供一份完整的贷款协议副本。

rúguǒ nǐ yào jiè qián fù shǒufù dehuà, yào tígōng yī fèn wánzhěng de dàikuǎn xiéyì fùběn。

If you're borrowing money for the down payment, provide a copy of the entire loan agreement.
9
冬孢子堆呈暗褐色或黑色, 覆盖在完整的寄生表皮下显得发亮.

dōng bāo zi duī chéng àn hè sè huò hēisè, fùgài zài wánzhěng de jì shēng biǎo pí xià xiǎnde fā liàng.

Telia are dark brown or black, and shine from the intact host epidermal covering.
10
一篇详尽的描写就是一篇充实完整的描写.

yī piān xiángjìn de miáoxiě jiùshì yī piān chōngshí wánzhěng de miáoxiě.

A comprehensive description is one that is full and complete.

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