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全
quán
Description
「全」的意思是全部、所有的东西，也可以表示完整、没有缺少。
"全" means all, everything, and can also indicate completeness or no missing parts.
我们常说“全世界”“全家人”，也常用它来说“完全”或“都”。
We often say "全世界" (the whole world) or "全家人" (the whole family), and also use it to mean "completely" or "all."
Meanings
全quán
whole; all; entire
全班同学都来了。
The whole class came.
全quán
completely; entirely
这件事我全知道了。
I know everything about this matter.
全quán
complete; whole; not lacking
这套书很全。
This set of books is very complete.
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Notes
- Nuance
全 modifies nouns as "whole/all"; 都 as adverb means "all" referring back to subjects.
- Etymology
original sense of pure/complete jade, extended to "whole, entire."
In videos
“全中国的人也认识这个杀人犯。”
“我会教你在中国点外卖的全流程”
“读本听讲，就听说读写全部分超细。”
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