全
complete; whole; entire; all
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
complete; all there; ready
Used to indicate that nothing is missing or that things are fully prepared.
This book is not complete; several pages are missing.
Everything is packed and ready; we can set off now.
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The cotton seedlings have all sprouted.
The tools here are very comprehensive; they have everything.
To ensure absolute safety/completeness, we checked it again.
verb
to preserve; to keep intact; to make whole
Often used in set phrases like '两全其美' or '顾全大局'.
This method satisfies both sides; it saves both time and money.
We should take the big picture into account and not just consider personal interests.
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The doctor is doing their best to save the patient's life.
To preserve one's life in chaotic times.
He just wants to keep everyone happy and doesn't want to offend anyone.
adjective
whole; entire; all
Modifies a noun to indicate the totality of the object.
He was completely absorbed when watching the movie.
The whole family is very proud because he won an award.
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The entire book consists of fifteen volumes.
People all over the world long for peace.
This hospital accepts patients 24 hours a day.
adverb
completely; entirely; all; totally
Used to emphasize the extent of an action or state.
None of these things are new.
This isn't entirely your fault; I have a responsibility too.
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I wrote down everything he said.
This is entirely up to you; I can't help.
We need to consider this problem as a whole.
noun
a Chinese surname
Used as a family name.
I have a classmate whose surname is Quan.
Mr. Quan, you have a phone call.
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Manager Quan is waiting for you in the conference room.
Teacher Quan teaches us mathematics.
There have been many famous people with the surname Quan in history.