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全部
quán bù
all
我买了全部的书。
I bought all the books.
general
All; the whole; every part
他吃掉了全部的蛋糕。
He ate all the cake.
她看了全部的电影。
She watched all the movies.
Used to refer to the entire quantity or extent of something.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage with classifiers
When used with classifiers, '全部' typically comes before the classifier and noun, e.g., '全部的书' (all the books).
Gold Rule
Totality indicator
'全部' is a strong indicator of totality and is often used in formal or precise contexts.
Word Origin
Combination of 全 (quán, meaning 'all') and 部 (bù, meaning 'part').
Usage Notes
Can be used as an adjective or adverb depending on context. Often used with classifiers or nouns to indicate totality.
Word Breakdown
全
all
root部
part
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