Complete means having all its necessary parts intact and nothing is missing.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Indicates something has all necessary parts without missing pieces.
- Used for both physical objects and abstract concepts like data.
- Essential for describing logical completeness in formal communication.
1) 概述：“完整”的核心含义是“无缺损”或“全”。它既可以指物理上的完好无损（如：完整的花瓶），也可以指抽象概念上的齐备（如：完整的信息）。
2) 使用模式：作为形容词，它常放在名词前作定语（如：完整的方案），也可以作谓语（如：这个证据链很完整）。它常与“保持”、“保留”等动词搭配，强调状态的维持。
3) 常见语境：在商务办公中，常说“完整的报告”；在法律或学术中，常说“完整的证据”或“完整的理论体系”；在日常生活中，常说“完整的午后”或“完整的拼图”。
4) 近义词辨析：与“完全”相比，“完整”更强调结构上的整体性，而“完全”更强调程度上的彻底性。与“圆满”相比，“完整”侧重于没有缺失，而“圆满”侧重于结果的理想与满意。
Examples
请把这个故事讲完整。
everydayPlease tell the whole story completely.
我们需要一份完整的调查报告。
formalWe need a complete investigation report.
这套书保存得很完整。
informalThis set of books is well-preserved and intact.
该理论体系逻辑完整。
academicThe theoretical system is logically complete.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
完整无缺
Intact and without any missing parts
保持完整
Keep intact
完整性
Integrity/Completeness
Often Confused With
完全 refers to degree or extent (completely/totally). 完整 refers to the state of having all parts.
圆满 refers to a satisfying or successful outcome. 完整 refers to structural completeness.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '完整' when discussing the presence of all components. It is a neutral-to-formal word. It is not interchangeable with 'totally' (完全).
Common Mistakes
Students often use '完整' to mean 'perfect'. It is also common to misuse it when they mean 'finished' (完成). Remember: '完成' is a verb, '完整' is an adjective.
Tips
Focus on the structure
Think of a puzzle. If all pieces are there, it is '完整'. If one is missing, it is not.
Don't confuse with 'perfect'
Something can be '完整' (complete) but still be flawed or bad. Do not equate it with perfection.
Cultural value of wholeness
In Chinese culture, 'wholeness' (团圆/完整) is highly valued, often associated with family harmony and success.
Word Origin
The character 完 means finish/whole, and 整 means neat/orderly. Together they signify a state of being finished and in order.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'wholeness' is linked to family reunion and the avoidance of brokenness, which is considered unlucky.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'whole' (完整) pie. If you have all the slices, it is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“完整”侧重于东西没有缺失，强调结构性；“完全”侧重于程度，表示彻底。例如，你可以说“完整的计划”，但不能说“完全的计划”。
通常不直接修饰人，但可以形容人的某个方面。例如“完整的人格”或“完整的人生经历”。
最直接的反义词是“残缺”、“破碎”或“不完整”。
口语中常说“把话说完整”，意思是不要只说一半，要表达清楚整个意思。
Test Yourself
这份报告的内容非常___，没有任何遗漏。
报告强调内容没有缺失，应使用“完整”。
___的证据
证据需要强调逻辑和部分的齐备，因此用“完整”。
请 / 把 / 完整 / 故事 / 的 / 讲 / 出来
形容词“完整”修饰名词“故事”。
Score: /3
Summary
Complete means having all its necessary parts intact and nothing is missing.
- Indicates something has all necessary parts without missing pieces.
- Used for both physical objects and abstract concepts like data.
- Essential for describing logical completeness in formal communication.
Focus on the structure
Think of a puzzle. If all pieces are there, it is '完整'. If one is missing, it is not.
Don't confuse with 'perfect'
Something can be '完整' (complete) but still be flawed or bad. Do not equate it with perfection.
Cultural value of wholeness
In Chinese culture, 'wholeness' (团圆/完整) is highly valued, often associated with family harmony and success.
Examples
4 of 4请把这个故事讲完整。
Please tell the whole story completely.
我们需要一份完整的调查报告。
We need a complete investigation report.
这套书保存得很完整。
This set of books is well-preserved and intact.
该理论体系逻辑完整。
The theoretical system is logically complete.
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