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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
万万wànwànabsolutelyHSK 7, unknown, 6 strokes, rank #24269, Very Hard
万万wànwànwhollyHSK 7, unknown, 6 strokes, rank #24269, Very Hard
wànwàn(wan4wan4) T4
  1. 1absolutely
  2. 2wholly
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March 24, 2026

万万(萬萬)wànwàn(wan4wan4)

The term '万万' means 'absolutely' or 'wholly' and is used to emphasize a strong assurance or certainty about a statement. It is often used in both spoken and written Chinese to convey a sense of completeness or totality in assertions, particularly in negative contexts, such as '绝对不可以' (absolutely not).

Strokes6Frequency#24269DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

'万万' reflects a linguistic tendency in Chinese to use reduplication for emphasis, which is common in various expressions. This characteristic is often seen in Chinese literature and rhetoric, highlighting the importance of certainty in communication.

Memory Tip

Think of '万' as 'ten thousand', a large number that signifies totality; when you repeat it as '万万', imagine a mountain of ten thousand items, representing something that is absolutely or wholly true. The repetitive nature of the character reinforces the strong emphasis.

Meanings of 万万

wànwàn(wan4wan4)
1absolutely
2wholly
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About 万万

万万Simplified
萬萬Traditional
6Strokes
—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 万万

Quick Contrast

绝对 (juéduì) - use '万万' for emphasis in negative contexts, while '绝对' is more general and can be used positively or negatively.

Usage Notes

'万万' is often used in informal contexts to stress a point, but can also appear in more formal writing. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar phrases like '非常' (very), which lacks the absolute nuance. Pay attention to using it in negative forms for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

While '万万' is not at a specific HSK level, it is useful for learners at higher levels who are focusing on nuanced expressions. Students should practice using it in sentences to grasp its emphatic nature, especially in negative constructions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse '万万' by placing it incorrectly in sentences, such as saying '我万万喜欢这个' instead of '我万万不喜欢这个' to emphasize dislike. Remember, its primary use is in negative contexts.

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Component Characters

万wànten thousand
HSK 23 strokes一
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万wànten thousand
HSK 23 strokes一
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How to say absolutely in Chinese

“absolutely” in Chinese is万万wànwàn

The term '万万' means 'absolutely' or 'wholly' and is used to emphasize a strong assurance or certainty about a statement. It is often used in both spoken and written Chinese to convey a sense of completeness or totality in assertions, particularly in negative contexts, such as '绝对不可以' (absolutely not).

When to use 万万

'万万' is often used in informal contexts to stress a point, but can also appear in more formal writing. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar phrases like '非常' (very), which lacks the absolute nuance. Pay attention to using it in negative forms for clarity.

万万 or something close to it

绝对 (juéduì) - use '万万' for emphasis in negative contexts, while '绝对' is more general and can be used positively or negatively.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse '万万' by placing it incorrectly in sentences, such as saying '我万万喜欢这个' instead of '我万万不喜欢这个' to emphasize dislike. Remember, its primary use is in negative contexts.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 万万

'万万' is primarily used in negative contexts, so it's uncommon to use it positively. Instead, use phrases like '非常好' (very good).

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