全部

ぜんぶ

all, entire, whole

JLPT N5

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"全部" means "whole" or "all" and is used to refer to the entirety of something, whether it is objects, people, or abstract content. It is often combined with nouns to emphasize completeness.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

"全部" is a formal and clear way to express "all" or "whole". It can replace "所有" in many contexts but tends to emphasize completeness more strongly. When used with "", it stresses that every single part or person is included.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse "全部" with "" alone; "" can be an adjective meaning "whole" but is less commonly used alone as a pronoun meaning "all". "全部" is more explicit and common in everyday speech.

Summary

Use "全部" when you want to clearly express that something includes every part or member without exception. It is versatile and appears frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.

Example Sentences

I spent all the money.

All the students took the exam.

The entire content of this book is very interesting.