Meaning of 全面
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- all-around
- comprehensive
- total
- overall
How to use 全面
全面 describes plans, analysis, or development that covers every aspect. It often comes before nouns like 发展 (fāzhǎn) or 了解 (liǎojiě), and can also work as an adverb with 地. Example: 我们需要全面了解这个问题。(Wǒmen xūyào quánmiàn liǎojiě zhège wèntí.) We need a comprehensive understanding of this problem.
全 (quán) means whole or complete, and 面 (miàn) means face or side. When you look at every side of something as a whole, your view is 全面 (quánmiàn), comprehensive.
Common mistake: Learners often use 全面 where 全部 (quánbù) fits better. 全部 means all of a quantity, like 全部的钱 (all the money), while 全面 means covering all aspects, like 全面的计划 (a comprehensive plan).
全面 in example sentences
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全 quán · all · 6 strokes
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面 miàn · face · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 全面.
| 见面 | jiànmiàn | to meet; to see each other |
| 面包 | miànbāo | bread |
| 面条儿 | miàntiáor | erhua variant of 麵條|面条[mian4 tiao2] |
| 完全 | wánquán | complete; whole; totally; entirely |
| 安全 | ānquán | safe; secure; safety; security |
| 全部 | quánbù | whole; all |
| 面前 | miànqián | in front of; facing |
| 方面 | fāngmiàn | respect; aspect |
| 全国 | quánguó | whole nation; nationwide |
| 全身 | quánshēn | the whole body; (typography) em |
| 对面 | duìmiàn | opposite; across (the street etc); directly in front of one; up ahead |
| 全体 | quántǐ | all; entire |
Questions about 全面
What does 全面 mean?
全面 (quánmiàn) means "all-around; comprehensive" and is used as a adjective.
How do you write 全面?
全面 is made of 2 characters: 全 (6 strokes), 面 (9 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 全面 an HSK word?
Yes. 全面 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 全面 and 完全?
完全 (wánquán) means totally or entirely and usually modifies verbs or adjectives, as in 完全同意 (completely agree). 全面 stresses covering every aspect or side, as in 全面检查 (a full checkup).
Can 全面 describe a person?
Yes. 他很全面 (tā hěn quánmiàn) means he is well-rounded or skilled in many areas. This is common when talking about athletes, students, or employees.