完全

かんぜん

perfection, completeness

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Usage of 完全

The word 完全 (wánquán) is an adverb and adjective meaning "complete" or "completely." It is often used to emphasize the totality or entirety of an action, state, or quality.

Common contexts

  • As an adverb, it modifies verbs to stress that something is done fully or without exception, e.g., 完全完成 (completely finished).
  • As an adjective, it describes nouns to indicate wholeness or perfection, e.g., 完全 (completely different).

Collocations and patterns

  • 完全同意 (completely agree): used to express full agreement.
  • 完全 (completely not): used to emphasize the absence of something.
  • 完全可以 (completely can): used to express full capability or permission.

Nuances

Using 完全 adds a strong emphasis on the extent or degree, often stronger than just (whole) or 彻底 (thorough). It is common in both formal and informal speech. Avoid confusing 完全 with 绝对 (absolute), which can carry a stronger or more categorical tone.

Summary

完全 is a versatile word to express completeness or totality, useful in everyday conversation to stress that something is done or is in a full state.

Example Sentences

I have completely finished this task.

His opinion is completely different from mine.

I completely agree with your view.