Perfect means having everything exactly as it should be with no room for improvement.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Describes something that has no flaws or defects.
- Used to express high satisfaction or ideal quality.
- Functions as an adjective in various sentence structures.
Overview
- 1概述：‘完美’（wánměi）是一个形容词，意为‘perfect’或‘flawless’。它由‘完’（完整）和‘美’（美好）构成，象征着整体的圆满与品质的卓越。在汉语中，它既可以修饰具体事物，也可以修饰抽象概念。
Examples
今天天气非常完美。
everydayThe weather is perfect today.
这个方案堪称完美。
formalThis plan can be called perfect.
简直太完美了！
informalIt's simply perfect!
该实验设计具有完美的逻辑性。
academicThe experimental design has perfect logic.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
追求完美
strive for perfection
完美主义者
perfectionist
堪称完美
can be called perfect
Often Confused With
Means complete or intact, focusing on having all parts present rather than being high quality.
Means excellent or outstanding, but implies there is still room for further improvement.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Perfect is used in both formal and informal settings. It is often used as a compliment. Avoid using it too frequently in professional reports as it may sound subjective.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse it with 'complete' (完整). Learners often use 'perfect' when they just mean 'good' (好). Be careful with the intensity of the word.
Tips
Use with degree adverbs carefully
While 'very perfect' is common in casual speech, remember that 'perfect' is an absolute adjective.
Avoid overusing in formal writing
Overusing 'perfect' can sound hyperbolic. Use more specific adjectives for technical or professional contexts.
The concept of perfection in China
Chinese culture values harmony and wholeness. 'Perfect' often implies a state of total balance.
Word Origin
The word combines 'Wan' meaning complete/intact and 'Mei' meaning beautiful. It reflects the philosophical ideal of complete beauty.
Cultural Context
Perfection is a high standard in Chinese culture, often associated with concepts like 'Yuan Man' (completeness). It is a desirable state in both life and art.
Memory Tip
Think of a perfect circle: it is complete and beautiful. 'Wan' (complete) + 'Mei' (beautiful) = Perfect.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions可以。形容人时，通常指某人在外貌、能力或品德方面表现得非常出色，无可挑剔。
意思基本相同，“完美无缺”是一个成语，语气更强烈，强调一点瑕疵都没有。
在口语中经常使用，但在严谨的语境下，由于“完美”本身已包含极致之意，有时不需要加“很”。
最直接的反义词是“糟糕”或“有缺陷”。
Test Yourself
这是一个___的计划，没有任何漏洞。
形容计划没有漏洞，用“完美”最贴切。
“无可挑剔”最接近哪个词？
无可挑剔即指完美。
今天 / 完美 / 的 / 一天 / 是
符合主谓宾结构。
Score: /3
Summary
Perfect means having everything exactly as it should be with no room for improvement.
- Describes something that has no flaws or defects.
- Used to express high satisfaction or ideal quality.
- Functions as an adjective in various sentence structures.
Use with degree adverbs carefully
While 'very perfect' is common in casual speech, remember that 'perfect' is an absolute adjective.
Avoid overusing in formal writing
Overusing 'perfect' can sound hyperbolic. Use more specific adjectives for technical or professional contexts.
The concept of perfection in China
Chinese culture values harmony and wholeness. 'Perfect' often implies a state of total balance.
Examples
4 of 4今天天气非常完美。
The weather is perfect today.
这个方案堪称完美。
This plan can be called perfect.
简直太完美了！
It's simply perfect!
该实验设计具有完美的逻辑性。
The experimental design has perfect logic.
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This Word in Other Languages
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More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
