全
quánAll or the whole of something; complete
全世界都在关注这场比赛。
The whole world is watching this match.
Often used as an adjective to describe something as complete or entire.
Every single one; all
全班同学都参加了活动。
All the students in the class participated in the activity.
Can be used with classifiers to indicate every member of a group.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage with Classifiers
When used with classifiers, '全' often means 'all' or 'every'. For example, '全班同学' means 'all the students in the class'.
⚡Gold Rule
Adjective vs. Adverb
'全' can function as both an adjective (e.g., '全世界') and an adverb (e.g., '全力以赴'). Pay attention to the context to determine its role in the sentence.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Classical Chinese, originally meaning 'complete' or 'entire'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as an adjective or adverb, often combined with classifiers or other words to modify nouns.