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周全 (zhōu quán) — thorough; comprehensive

Definition

周全 describes a plan, analysis, or arrangement that covers every detail and leaves nothing overlooked. It is a more formal, written-register word than everyday 详细.

adjective
thoroughcomprehensive

Examples

  • 周全。
    Tā de jì huà fēi cháng zhōu quán.
    His plan is very thorough.
  • 周全。
    Wǒ men xū yào yí gè zhōu quán de fāng àn.
    We need a comprehensive plan.
  • 周全。
    Zhè ge fēn xī bú gòu zhōu quán.
    This analysis is not thorough enough.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

周zhōucomplete
全quánwhole

周 and 全 both express completeness and care, so the word means thorough.

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A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

The oldest form of 周 drew a jade artifact with carved patterns. It was later borrowed for a place name, so an extra mark was added to distinguish it.

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Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

The shape puts 入 together with 玉 to show a whole piece of jade, so it means complete or whole.

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