(wán) — to finish; to be over, to end

Definition

完 (wán) is a short verb meaning 'to finish / to be over' — use it alone or after another verb (e.g. 吃完了). For completing a task or goal, 完成 is more common; 结束 sounds more like 'to end' a meeting or event.

verb
to finishto be overto end

Examples

  • Zuò yè zuò wán le.
    The homework is finished.
  • Diàn yǐng hái méi wán.
    The movie isn't over yet.
  • Nǐ chī wán le ma?
    Have you finished eating?

Grammar

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