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完成 (wánchéng) vs 结束 (jiéshù): Use 完毕 for formal contexts emphasizing the completion of tasks, while 完成 focuses on achieving a goal, and 结束 refers to the end of an event or activity.
完毕 is often used in more formal or written contexts rather than in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with simpler terms like 完成 (wán chéng), which also means 'to complete' but can be used more casually. Pay attention to the context to determine which term is more appropriate.
As an HSK 6 word, 完毕 connects well with other advanced words related to completion and finality, such as 结束 (jié shù) and 完成 (wán chéng). Focus on using 完毕 in contexts that require a formal tone or when discussing official matters.
Learners often confuse 完毕 with 完成, using them interchangeably in casual contexts, like saying '我完毕了这个任务' (I finished this task), which sounds overly formal. Instead, use '我完成了这个任务'.
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How to say to finish in Chinese
“to finish” in Chinese is完毕
完毕 (wán bì) means to finish or complete something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as completing a task, project, or official duties. This term conveys the idea of reaching a final point in an activity or process.
When to use 完毕
完毕 is often used in more formal or written contexts rather than in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with simpler terms like 完成 (wán chéng), which also means 'to complete' but can be used more casually. Pay attention to the context to determine which term is more appropriate.
完毕 or something close to it
完成 (wánchéng) vs 结束 (jiéshù): Use 完毕 for formal contexts emphasizing the completion of tasks, while 完成 focuses on achieving a goal, and 结束 refers to the end of an event or activity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 完毕 with 完成, using them interchangeably in casual contexts, like saying '我完毕了这个任务' (I finished this task), which sounds overly formal. Instead, use '我完成了这个任务'.
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Grammar Patterns of 完毕
完毕 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.
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一篇非常重要的论文就要交了，同时，还有一些其他的事要处理____，解决了自己身上的问题，才能取得下一步的成功。
A very important paper is due soon, and at the same time, there are other matters to wrap up — only by resolving your own issues can you achieve the next level of success.
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While it can be used in speech, it's more commonly found in written or formal contexts.
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