How to say “finish doing” in Chinese with 完 (wán)
Verb + 完 (wán) (+ 了 (le))
Result complement "-完 (wán)" for finishing
Verb + 完 (wán) (+ 了 (le))
HSK 2ComplementsResult complement "-完 (wán)" for finishing
Rule structure
完 (wán) as a result complement shows that an action has been completed. It comes after the verb and emphasizes that the whole action is finished or that the object has been fully dealt with.
Rule structure
完 (wán) as a result complement shows that an action has been completed. It comes after the verb and emphasizes that the whole action is finished or that the object has been fully dealt with.
Examples
我做完作业了。
Wǒ zuò wán zuòyè le.
I finished my homework.
Examples
我做完作业了。
Wǒ zuò wán zuòyè le.
I finished my homework.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Result complement "-完 (wán)" for finishing” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Verb + 完 (wán) (+ 了 (le)). For example: 我做完作业了。 — “I finished my homework.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我做完作业了。 — “I finished my homework.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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