万
能

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The Chinese word 万能 is formed by combining the character 万, meaning "ten thousand" or figuratively "all", with 能, meaning "ability" or "capable", creating a compound that literally signifies "ten thousand abilities" and conveys the meaning of being all-capable or omnipotent.

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这个工具是万能的。

Zhège gōngjù shì wànnéng de.

This tool is all-purpose.

万能钥匙可以开很多锁。

Wànnéng yàoshi kěyǐ kāi hěnduō suǒ.

A master key can open many locks.

这种万能胶能粘合各种材料。

Zhè zhǒng wànnéng jiāo néng zhānhé gè zhǒng cáiliào.

This kind of all-purpose glue can bond various materials.

在现代社会，万能型人才越来越受欢迎。

Zài xiàndài shèhuì, wànnéng xíng réncái yuè lái yuè shòu huānyíng.

In modern society, versatile talents are increasingly popular.

尽管科技发达，但不存在真正的万能解决方案。

Jǐnguǎn kējì fādá, dàn bù cúnzài zhēnzhèng de wànnéng jiějué fāng'àn.

Despite advanced technology, there is no truly omnipotent solution.

Word Definition - 万能

wàn néng omnipotent; all-purpose; universal

Individual Character Details

万 mò, wàn, wàn
能 néng, néng