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完全的
wán quán de
complete
这是一个完全的失败。
This is a complete failure.
formal
Having all parts or elements; lacking nothing.
这个计划完全成功。
This plan was completely successful.
她的回答完全正确。
Her answer was completely correct.
Often used to emphasize totality or entirety in a formal or neutral context.
Pro Tip
Avoid overusing in casual speech
While '完全的' is grammatically correct, native speakers often use simpler forms like '完全' (wánquán) as an adverb (e.g., '完全正确' instead of '完全的正确'). Reserve '完全的' for emphasis or formal writing.
Gold Rule
Position in sentences
'完全的' must precede the noun it modifies. It cannot stand alone or be used as a predicate (e.g., '这个计划是完全的' is incorrect; use '这个计划完全' instead).
Word Origin
Composed of '完全' (wánquán, meaning 'complete' or 'perfect') and the structural particle '的' (de, used to form adjectives). '完全' derives from Classical Chinese '完具' (wánjù, meaning 'to have all parts').
Usage Notes
Used before nouns to describe something that is whole or total. In spoken Chinese, it often appears in formal or written contexts rather than casual speech.
Word Breakdown
完全
complete; whole
root的
structural particle (adjectival marker)
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