Definition
完善 (wán shàn) means 'comprehensive, well-developed' and focuses on a system or process being complete and fully functional, with no missing parts. It differs from 完美 (wán měi 'perfect'), which implies flawless quality, and from 发达 (fā dá 'developed, prosperous'), which emphasizes economic or physical growth. As a verb, it means to make something more complete or effective.
adjective
comprehensivewell-developedexcellent
verb
to perfectto improveto refine
Examples
- 完善。Zhège fāng'àn hěn wán shàn.This plan is very comprehensive.
- 完善。Gōngsī zhèngzài wán shàn guǎnlǐ zhìdù.The company is improving its management system.
- ,完善。Jīngguò duō cì xiūgǎi, chǎnpǐn yuèláiyuè wán shàn.After many revisions, the product becomes more and more well-developed.
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