How to say “whole” in Chinese with 全 (quán)
全 (quán) + Measure Word + Noun
Indicating the whole with "全 (quán)"
全 (quán) + Measure Word + Noun
HSK 4AdjectivesIndicating the whole with "全 (quán)"
Rule structure
全 (quán) means "whole, entire". It can modify nouns directly or combine with measure words. Often used with 都 (dōu) for emphasis.
Rule structure
全 (quán) means "whole, entire". It can modify nouns directly or combine with measure words. Often used with 都 (dōu) for emphasis.
Examples
全家人都同意这个计划。
Quán jiā rén dōu tóngyì zhège jìhuà.
The whole family agrees with this plan.
Examples
全家人都同意这个计划。
Quán jiā rén dōu tóngyì zhège jìhuà.
The whole family agrees with this plan.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Indicating the whole with "全 (quán)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 全 (quán) + Measure Word + Noun. For example: 全家人都同意这个计划。 — “The whole family agrees with this plan.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
全家人都同意这个计划。 — “The whole family agrees with this plan.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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