Definitions
Etymology
Depicts jade (玉) that is entirely pure and flawless. Based on the original meaning "pure jade". The meaning later shifted to "complete" and "entire".
About
Denoting totality and completeness, the character 全 is structurally composed of the component 人 (person) above the component 王 (resembling king), which historically derives from the character for jade. This original composition conveyed the image of pure, flawless jade, establishing the core meaning of wholeness and integrity. This meaning later expanded from describing physically intact objects to encompass abstract concepts of totality, indicating that all parts are present or an action is comprehensive without exception. Consequently, 全 is frequently used as an adjective or adverb to emphasize absolute completion, the inclusion of every member, or the full scope of an event.
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我全部吃完了。
全国都在庆祝。
安全是最重要的。
他完全不知道这件事。
全球气候正在变暖。
我们全体成员都同意了。
这是一个全新的开始。
我们必须全面考虑这个问题。