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Indicating the whole with 全 ("quan2")

全 quán

Adjective
HSK 3

Structure

全 + Noun + 都 + Predicate Subj. + 全都 + Predicate Subj. + 全都 + 不 / 没 + Predicate Subj. + 不 / 没 + 全都 + Predicate

Translations

  • whole
  • all

Definition

全（quán）表示整个、全部、所有，强调整体性，没有例外。

全 (quán) indicates the whole, entire, all, emphasizing entirety without exception.

Usage

全通常放在名词或量词前面，用来修饰或限定整个事物或群体。也可以用在动词前面，表示动作涉及全部对象。

全 is usually placed before a noun or a measure word to modify or qualify the whole thing or group. It can also be used before a verb to indicate that the action involves all objects.

Examples

  • 1 全班同学都参加了运动会。 (The whole class participated in the sports meet.)
  • 2 他把全部精力都投入到工作中。 (He devoted all his energy to work.)
  • 3 全家人一起吃了一顿团圆饭。 (The whole family had a reunion dinner together.)
  • 4 这个城市全城都在庆祝节日。 (The entire city is celebrating the festival.)
  • 5 她全身心地投入学习。 (She devoted herself wholeheartedly to studying.)

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